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Add 54/20 and 2/4

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 2/4

54/20 + 2/4 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 4 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   54/20 = 54 × 1/20 × 1 = 54/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   2/4 = 2 × 5/4 × 5 = 10/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/20 + 10/20 = 54 + 10/20 = 64/20
5. 64/20 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 54/20 + 2/4 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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