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Add 4/16 and 54/36

1^st number: 4/16, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

4/16 + 54/36 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   54/36 = 54 × 4/36 × 4 = 216/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/144 + 216/144 = 36 + 216/144 = 252/144
5. 252/144 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 4/16 + 54/36 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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