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Add 35/2 and 45/54

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 45/54

35/2 + 45/54 is 55/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   35/2 = 35 × 27/2 × 27 = 945/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/54 + 45/54 = 945 + 45/54 = 990/54
5. 990/54 simplified gives 55/3
6. So, 35/2 + 45/54 = 55/3
   In mixed form: 181/3

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