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Add 8/54 and 5/20

8/54 + 5/20 is 43/108.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    8/54 = 8 × 10/54 × 10 = 80/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    5/20 = 5 × 27/20 × 27 = 135/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/540 + 135/540 = 80 + 135/540 = 215/540
  5. 215/540 simplified gives 43/108
  6. So, 8/54 + 5/20 = 43/108

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