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Add 54/20 and 40/48

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 40/48

54/20 + 40/48 is 53/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   54/20 = 54 × 12/20 × 12 = 648/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/240 + 200/240 = 648 + 200/240 = 848/240
5. 848/240 simplified gives 53/15
6. So, 54/20 + 40/48 = 53/15
   In mixed form: 38/15

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