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Add 75/20 and 54/24

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

75/20 + 54/24 is 6/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   75/20 = 75 × 6/20 × 6 = 450/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/120 + 270/120 = 450 + 270/120 = 720/120
5. 720/120 simplified gives 6/1
6. So, 75/20 + 54/24 = 6/1

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