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Add 54/30 and 54/36

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

54/30 + 54/36 is 33/10.

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,
   54/30 = 54 × 6/30 × 6 = 324/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/180 + 270/180 = 324 + 270/180 = 594/180
5. 594/180 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 54/30 + 54/36 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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