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Add 54/18 and 20/49

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 20/49

54/18 + 20/49 is 167/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   54/18 = 54 × 49/18 × 49 = 2646/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   20/49 = 20 × 18/49 × 18 = 360/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/882 + 360/882 = 2646 + 360/882 = 3006/882
5. 3006/882 simplified gives 167/49
6. So, 54/18 + 20/49 = 167/49
   In mixed form: 320/49

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