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Add 54/36 and 18/75

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 18/75

54/36 + 18/75 is 87/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   54/36 = 54 × 25/36 × 25 = 1350/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   18/75 = 18 × 12/75 × 12 = 216/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/900 + 216/900 = 1350 + 216/900 = 1566/900
5. 1566/900 simplified gives 87/50
6. So, 54/36 + 18/75 = 87/50
   In mixed form: 137/50

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