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Add 15/35 and 54/45

1^st number: 15/35, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

15/35 + 54/45 is 57/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   54/45 = 54 × 7/45 × 7 = 378/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/315 + 378/315 = 135 + 378/315 = 513/315
5. 513/315 simplified gives 57/35
6. So, 15/35 + 54/45 = 57/35
   In mixed form: 122/35

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