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Add 54/20 and 35/56

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 35/56

54/20 + 35/56 is 133/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   54/20 = 54 × 14/20 × 14 = 756/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/280 + 175/280 = 756 + 175/280 = 931/280
5. 931/280 simplified gives 133/40
6. So, 54/20 + 35/56 = 133/40
   In mixed form: 313/40

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