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Add 54/20 and 45/24

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

54/20 + 45/24 is 183/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   54/20 = 54 × 6/20 × 6 = 324/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/120 + 225/120 = 324 + 225/120 = 549/120
5. 549/120 simplified gives 183/40
6. So, 54/20 + 45/24 = 183/40
   In mixed form: 423/40

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