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Add 54/20 and 27/35

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 27/35

54/20 + 27/35 is 243/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/140 + 108/140 = 378 + 108/140 = 486/140
5. 486/140 simplified gives 243/70
6. So, 54/20 + 27/35 = 243/70
   In mixed form: 333/70

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