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Add 36/54 and 30/20

1^st number: 36/54, 2^nd number: 1 10/20

36/54 + 30/20 is 13/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   36/54 = 36 × 10/54 × 10 = 360/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   30/20 = 30 × 27/20 × 27 = 810/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/540 + 810/540 = 360 + 810/540 = 1170/540
5. 1170/540 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 36/54 + 30/20 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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