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Add 40/36 and 45/54

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 45/54

40/36 + 45/54 is 35/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   40/36 = 40 × 3/36 × 3 = 120/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   45/54 = 45 × 2/54 × 2 = 90/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/108 + 90/108 = 120 + 90/108 = 210/108
5. 210/108 simplified gives 35/18
6. So, 40/36 + 45/54 = 35/18
   In mixed form: 117/18

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