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Add 54/20 and 7/5

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

54/20 + 7/5 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   54/20 = 54 × 1/20 × 1 = 54/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   7/5 = 7 × 4/5 × 4 = 28/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/20 + 28/20 = 54 + 28/20 = 82/20
5. 82/20 simplified gives 41/10
6. So, 54/20 + 7/5 = 41/10
   In mixed form: 41/10

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