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Add 54/36 and 30/27

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

54/36 + 30/27 is 47/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   54/36 = 54 × 3/36 × 3 = 162/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   30/27 = 30 × 4/27 × 4 = 120/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/108 + 120/108 = 162 + 120/108 = 282/108
5. 282/108 simplified gives 47/18
6. So, 54/36 + 30/27 = 47/18
   In mixed form: 211/18

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