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Add 15/36 and 84/54

1^st number: 15/36, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

15/36 + 84/54 is 71/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   15/36 = 15 × 3/36 × 3 = 45/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   84/54 = 84 × 2/54 × 2 = 168/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/108 + 168/108 = 45 + 168/108 = 213/108
5. 213/108 simplified gives 71/36
6. So, 15/36 + 84/54 = 71/36
   In mixed form: 135/36

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