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Add 8/45 and 54/20

1^st number: 8/45, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

8/45 + 54/20 is 259/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   54/20 = 54 × 9/20 × 9 = 486/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/180 + 486/180 = 32 + 486/180 = 518/180
5. 518/180 simplified gives 259/90
6. So, 8/45 + 54/20 = 259/90
   In mixed form: 279/90

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