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Add 36/45 and 54/35

1^st number: 36/45, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

36/45 + 54/35 is 82/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   36/45 = 36 × 7/45 × 7 = 252/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   54/35 = 54 × 9/35 × 9 = 486/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/315 + 486/315 = 252 + 486/315 = 738/315
5. 738/315 simplified gives 82/35
6. So, 36/45 + 54/35 = 82/35
   In mixed form: 212/35

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