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Add 45/30 and 54/36

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

45/30 + 54/36 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   45/30 = 45 × 6/30 × 6 = 270/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/180 + 270/180 = 270 + 270/180 = 540/180
5. 540/180 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 45/30 + 54/36 = 3/1

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