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Add 20/54 and 56/35

1^st number: 20/54, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

20/54 + 56/35 is 266/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   20/54 = 20 × 35/54 × 35 = 700/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   56/35 = 56 × 54/35 × 54 = 3024/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/1890 + 3024/1890 = 700 + 3024/1890 = 3724/1890
5. 3724/1890 simplified gives 266/135
6. So, 20/54 + 56/35 = 266/135
   In mixed form: 1131/135

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