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Add 54/36 and 2/35

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 2/35

54/36 + 2/35 is 109/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   54/36 = 54 × 35/36 × 35 = 1890/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/1260 + 72/1260 = 1890 + 72/1260 = 1962/1260
5. 1962/1260 simplified gives 109/70
6. So, 54/36 + 2/35 = 109/70
   In mixed form: 139/70

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