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Add 54/36 and 27/35

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 27/35

54/36 + 27/35 is 159/70.

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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,
   27/35 = 27 × 36/35 × 36 = 972/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/1260 + 972/1260 = 1890 + 972/1260 = 2862/1260
5. 2862/1260 simplified gives 159/70
6. So, 54/36 + 27/35 = 159/70
   In mixed form: 219/70

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