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Add 54/36 and 35/27

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

54/36 + 35/27 is 151/54.

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,
   35/27 = 35 × 4/27 × 4 = 140/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/108 + 140/108 = 162 + 140/108 = 302/108
5. 302/108 simplified gives 151/54
6. So, 54/36 + 35/27 = 151/54
   In mixed form: 243/54

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