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Add 20/50 and 54/35

1^st number: 20/50, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

20/50 + 54/35 is 68/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   54/35 = 54 × 10/35 × 10 = 540/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/350 + 540/350 = 140 + 540/350 = 680/350
5. 680/350 simplified gives 68/35
6. So, 20/50 + 54/35 = 68/35
   In mixed form: 133/35

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