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Add 54/20 and 35/45

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 35/45

54/20 + 35/45 is 313/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   54/20 = 54 × 9/20 × 9 = 486/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/180 + 140/180 = 486 + 140/180 = 626/180
5. 626/180 simplified gives 313/90
6. So, 54/20 + 35/45 = 313/90
   In mixed form: 343/90

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