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Add 35/15 and 54/20

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

35/15 + 54/20 is 151/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   35/15 = 35 × 4/15 × 4 = 140/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   54/20 = 54 × 3/20 × 3 = 162/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/60 + 162/60 = 140 + 162/60 = 302/60
5. 302/60 simplified gives 151/30
6. So, 35/15 + 54/20 = 151/30
   In mixed form: 51/30

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