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Add 48/20 and 42/54

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 42/54

48/20 + 42/54 is 143/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   48/20 = 48 × 27/20 × 27 = 1296/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   42/54 = 42 × 10/54 × 10 = 420/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/540 + 420/540 = 1296 + 420/540 = 1716/540
5. 1716/540 simplified gives 143/45
6. So, 48/20 + 42/54 = 143/45
   In mixed form: 38/45

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