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Add 54/20 and 27/70

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 27/70

54/20 + 27/70 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 70 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 70 × 2 = 140,
   27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/140 + 54/140 = 378 + 54/140 = 432/140
5. 432/140 simplified gives 108/35
6. So, 54/20 + 27/70 = 108/35
   In mixed form: 33/35

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