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Add 8/27 and 54/20

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

8/27 + 54/20 is 809/270.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   54/20 = 54 × 27/20 × 27 = 1458/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/540 + 1458/540 = 160 + 1458/540 = 1618/540
5. 1618/540 simplified gives 809/270
6. So, 8/27 + 54/20 = 809/270
   In mixed form: 2269/270

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