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Add 54/20 and 56/60

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 56/60

54/20 + 56/60 is 109/30.

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,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/60 + 56/60 = 162 + 56/60 = 218/60
5. 218/60 simplified gives 109/30
6. So, 54/20 + 56/60 = 109/30
   In mixed form: 319/30

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