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Add 54/20 and 75/24

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 3 3/24

54/20 + 75/24 is 233/40.

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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,
   75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/120 + 375/120 = 324 + 375/120 = 699/120
5. 699/120 simplified gives 233/40
6. So, 54/20 + 75/24 = 233/40
   In mixed form: 533/40

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