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Add 54/36 and 20/32

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 20/32

54/36 + 20/32 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   54/36 = 54 × 8/36 × 8 = 432/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/288 + 180/288 = 432 + 180/288 = 612/288
5. 612/288 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 54/36 + 20/32 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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