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Add 96/54 and 27/20

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

96/54 + 27/20 is 563/180.

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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,
   96/54 = 96 × 10/54 × 10 = 960/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   27/20 = 27 × 27/20 × 27 = 729/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/540 + 729/540 = 960 + 729/540 = 1689/540
5. 1689/540 simplified gives 563/180
6. So, 96/54 + 27/20 = 563/180
   In mixed form: 323/180

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