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Add 56/54 and 20/48

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 20/48

56/54 + 20/48 is 157/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   56/54 = 56 × 8/54 × 8 = 448/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   20/48 = 20 × 9/48 × 9 = 180/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/432 + 180/432 = 448 + 180/432 = 628/432
5. 628/432 simplified gives 157/108
6. So, 56/54 + 20/48 = 157/108
   In mixed form: 149/108

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