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Add 5/36 and 28/54

5/36 + 28/54 is 71/108.

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,
   5/36 = 5 × 3/36 × 3 = 15/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   28/54 = 28 × 2/54 × 2 = 56/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/108 + 56/108 = 15 + 56/108 = 71/108
5. So, 5/36 + 28/54 = 71/108

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