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Add 45/18 and 49/54

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 49/54

45/18 + 49/54 is 92/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   45/18 = 45 × 3/18 × 3 = 135/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/54 + 49/54 = 135 + 49/54 = 184/54
5. 184/54 simplified gives 92/27
6. So, 45/18 + 49/54 = 92/27
   In mixed form: 311/27

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