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Add 45/21 and 54/36

1^st number: 2 3/21, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

45/21 + 54/36 is 51/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   45/21 = 45 × 12/21 × 12 = 540/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   54/36 = 54 × 7/36 × 7 = 378/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/252 + 378/252 = 540 + 378/252 = 918/252
5. 918/252 simplified gives 51/14
6. So, 45/21 + 54/36 = 51/14
   In mixed form: 39/14

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