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Add 54/32 and 45/20

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 2 5/20

54/32 + 45/20 is 63/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   54/32 = 54 × 5/32 × 5 = 270/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   45/20 = 45 × 8/20 × 8 = 360/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/160 + 360/160 = 270 + 360/160 = 630/160
5. 630/160 simplified gives 63/16
6. So, 54/32 + 45/20 = 63/16
   In mixed form: 315/16

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