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Add 54/20 and 1/16

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 1/16

54/20 + 1/16 is 221/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   54/20 = 54 × 4/20 × 4 = 216/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/80 + 5/80 = 216 + 5/80 = 221/80
5. So, 54/20 + 1/16 = 221/80
   In mixed form: 261/80

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