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Add 35/12 and 36/54

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 36/54

35/12 + 36/54 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   35/12 = 35 × 9/12 × 9 = 315/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   36/54 = 36 × 2/54 × 2 = 72/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/108 + 72/108 = 315 + 72/108 = 387/108
5. 387/108 simplified gives 43/12
6. So, 35/12 + 36/54 = 43/12
   In mixed form: 37/12

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