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Add 54/36 and 20/64

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 20/64

54/36 + 20/64 is 29/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   54/36 = 54 × 16/36 × 16 = 864/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   20/64 = 20 × 9/64 × 9 = 180/576
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/576 + 180/576 = 864 + 180/576 = 1044/576
5. 1044/576 simplified gives 29/16
6. So, 54/36 + 20/64 = 29/16
   In mixed form: 113/16

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