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Add 20/4 and 54/49

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

20/4 + 54/49 is 299/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   54/49 = 54 × 4/49 × 4 = 216/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/196 + 216/196 = 980 + 216/196 = 1196/196
5. 1196/196 simplified gives 299/49
6. So, 20/4 + 54/49 = 299/49
   In mixed form: 65/49

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