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Add 48/54 and 49/20

1^st number: 48/54, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

48/54 + 49/20 is 601/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   48/54 = 48 × 10/54 × 10 = 480/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   49/20 = 49 × 27/20 × 27 = 1323/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/540 + 1323/540 = 480 + 1323/540 = 1803/540
5. 1803/540 simplified gives 601/180
6. So, 48/54 + 49/20 = 601/180
   In mixed form: 361/180

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