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Add 49/20 and 54/9

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 6 0/9

49/20 + 54/9 is 169/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   54/9 = 54 × 20/9 × 20 = 1080/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/180 + 1080/180 = 441 + 1080/180 = 1521/180
5. 1521/180 simplified gives 169/20
6. So, 49/20 + 54/9 = 169/20
   In mixed form: 89/20

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