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Add 8/20 and 45/54

8/20 + 45/54 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    45/54 = 45 × 10/54 × 10 = 450/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/540 + 450/540 = 216 + 450/540 = 666/540
  5. 666/540 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 8/20 + 45/54 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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