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Add 54/20 and 90/80

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

54/20 + 90/80 is 153/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   54/20 = 54 × 4/20 × 4 = 216/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   90/80 = 90 × 1/80 × 1 = 90/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/80 + 90/80 = 216 + 90/80 = 306/80
5. 306/80 simplified gives 153/40
6. So, 54/20 + 90/80 = 153/40
   In mixed form: 333/40

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