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Add 54/36 and 10/80

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 10/80

54/36 + 10/80 is 13/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   54/36 = 54 × 20/36 × 20 = 1080/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/720 + 90/720 = 1080 + 90/720 = 1170/720
5. 1170/720 simplified gives 13/8
6. So, 54/36 + 10/80 = 13/8
   In mixed form: 15/8

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