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Add 54/20 and 18/80

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 18/80

54/20 + 18/80 is 117/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 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 80 × 1 = 80,
   18/80 = 18 × 1/80 × 1 = 18/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/80 + 18/80 = 216 + 18/80 = 234/80
5. 234/80 simplified gives 117/40
6. So, 54/20 + 18/80 = 117/40
   In mixed form: 237/40

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