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Add 14/54 and 56/20

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

14/54 + 56/20 is 413/135.

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,
   14/54 = 14 × 10/54 × 10 = 140/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   56/20 = 56 × 27/20 × 27 = 1512/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/540 + 1512/540 = 140 + 1512/540 = 1652/540
5. 1652/540 simplified gives 413/135
6. So, 14/54 + 56/20 = 413/135
   In mixed form: 38/135

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