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Add 54/20 and 5/36

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 5/36

54/20 + 5/36 is 511/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   54/20 = 54 × 9/20 × 9 = 486/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/180 + 25/180 = 486 + 25/180 = 511/180
5. So, 54/20 + 5/36 = 511/180
   In mixed form: 2151/180

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