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Add 75/20 and 16/54

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 16/54

75/20 + 16/54 is 437/108.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   75/20 = 75 × 27/20 × 27 = 2025/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   16/54 = 16 × 10/54 × 10 = 160/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/540 + 160/540 = 2025 + 160/540 = 2185/540
5. 2185/540 simplified gives 437/108
6. So, 75/20 + 16/54 = 437/108
   In mixed form: 45/108

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