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Add 80/54 and 6/20

1st number: 1 26/54, 2nd number: 6/20

80/54 + 6/20 is 481/270.

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,
    80/54 = 80 × 10/54 × 10 = 800/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    6/20 = 6 × 27/20 × 27 = 162/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/540 + 162/540 = 800 + 162/540 = 962/540
  5. 962/540 simplified gives 481/270
  6. So, 80/54 + 6/20 = 481/270
    In mixed form: 1211/270

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