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Add 8/54 and 54/20

1^st number: 8/54, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

8/54 + 54/20 is 769/270.

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,
   8/54 = 8 × 10/54 × 10 = 80/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   54/20 = 54 × 27/20 × 27 = 1458/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/540 + 1458/540 = 80 + 1458/540 = 1538/540
5. 1538/540 simplified gives 769/270
6. So, 8/54 + 54/20 = 769/270
   In mixed form: 2229/270

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