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Add 20/14 and 54/16

1^st number: 1 6/14, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

20/14 + 54/16 is 269/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   20/14 = 20 × 8/14 × 8 = 160/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   54/16 = 54 × 7/16 × 7 = 378/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/112 + 378/112 = 160 + 378/112 = 538/112
5. 538/112 simplified gives 269/56
6. So, 20/14 + 54/16 = 269/56
   In mixed form: 445/56

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