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Add 54/36 and 27/30

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 27/30

54/36 + 27/30 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   27/30 = 27 × 6/30 × 6 = 162/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/180 + 162/180 = 270 + 162/180 = 432/180
5. 432/180 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 54/36 + 27/30 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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