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Add 20/75 and 54/48

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

20/75 + 54/48 is 167/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   54/48 = 54 × 25/48 × 25 = 1350/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/1200 + 1350/1200 = 320 + 1350/1200 = 1670/1200
5. 1670/1200 simplified gives 167/120
6. So, 20/75 + 54/48 = 167/120
   In mixed form: 147/120

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