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Add 54/24 and 90/20

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 4 10/20

54/24 + 90/20 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   90/20 = 90 × 6/20 × 6 = 540/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/120 + 540/120 = 270 + 540/120 = 810/120
5. 810/120 simplified gives 27/4
6. So, 54/24 + 90/20 = 27/4
   In mixed form: 63/4

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