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Add 36/12 and 20/54

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 20/54

36/12 + 20/54 is 91/27.

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,
   36/12 = 36 × 9/12 × 9 = 324/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   20/54 = 20 × 2/54 × 2 = 40/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/108 + 40/108 = 324 + 40/108 = 364/108
5. 364/108 simplified gives 91/27
6. So, 36/12 + 20/54 = 91/27
   In mixed form: 310/27

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