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Add 20/48 and 54/27

1^st number: 20/48, 2^nd number: 2 0/27

20/48 + 54/27 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   20/48 = 20 × 9/48 × 9 = 180/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   54/27 = 54 × 16/27 × 16 = 864/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/432 + 864/432 = 180 + 864/432 = 1044/432
5. 1044/432 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 20/48 + 54/27 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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