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Add 54/27 and 20/56

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 20/56

54/27 + 20/56 is 33/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   54/27 = 54 × 56/27 × 56 = 3024/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   20/56 = 20 × 27/56 × 27 = 540/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/1512 + 540/1512 = 3024 + 540/1512 = 3564/1512
5. 3564/1512 simplified gives 33/14
6. So, 54/27 + 20/56 = 33/14
   In mixed form: 25/14

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