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Add 54/20 and 28/60

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 28/60

54/20 + 28/60 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   54/20 = 54 × 3/20 × 3 = 162/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   28/60 = 28 × 1/60 × 1 = 28/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/60 + 28/60 = 162 + 28/60 = 190/60
5. 190/60 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 54/20 + 28/60 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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