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Add 56/54 and 27/20

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

56/54 + 27/20 is 1289/540.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   56/54 = 56 × 10/54 × 10 = 560/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   27/20 = 27 × 27/20 × 27 = 729/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/540 + 729/540 = 560 + 729/540 = 1289/540
5. So, 56/54 + 27/20 = 1289/540
   In mixed form: 2209/540

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