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Add 54/20 and 9/30

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 9/30

54/20 + 9/30 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
   9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/60 + 18/60 = 162 + 18/60 = 180/60
5. 180/60 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 54/20 + 9/30 = 3/1

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