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Add 49/45 and 36/54

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

49/45 + 36/54 is 79/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   49/45 = 49 × 6/45 × 6 = 294/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/270 + 180/270 = 294 + 180/270 = 474/270
5. 474/270 simplified gives 79/45
6. So, 49/45 + 36/54 = 79/45
   In mixed form: 134/45

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