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Add 36/28 and 54/20

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

36/28 + 54/20 is 279/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/140 + 378/140 = 180 + 378/140 = 558/140
5. 558/140 simplified gives 279/70
6. So, 36/28 + 54/20 = 279/70
   In mixed form: 369/70

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