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Add 36/54 and 98/5

1^st number: 36/54, 2^nd number: 19 3/5

36/54 + 98/5 is 304/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   98/5 = 98 × 54/5 × 54 = 5292/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/270 + 5292/270 = 180 + 5292/270 = 5472/270
5. 5472/270 simplified gives 304/15
6. So, 36/54 + 98/5 = 304/15
   In mixed form: 204/15

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