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Add 24/15 and 54/36

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

24/15 + 54/36 is 31/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   24/15 = 24 × 12/15 × 12 = 288/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/180 + 270/180 = 288 + 270/180 = 558/180
5. 558/180 simplified gives 31/10
6. So, 24/15 + 54/36 = 31/10
   In mixed form: 31/10

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