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Add 24/20 and 54/80

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 54/80

24/20 + 54/80 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   24/20 = 24 × 4/20 × 4 = 96/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/80 + 54/80 = 96 + 54/80 = 150/80
5. 150/80 simplified gives 15/8
6. So, 24/20 + 54/80 = 15/8
   In mixed form: 17/8

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