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Add 54/36 and 42/32

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

54/36 + 42/32 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   54/36 = 54 × 8/36 × 8 = 432/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/288 + 378/288 = 432 + 378/288 = 810/288
5. 810/288 simplified gives 45/16
6. So, 54/36 + 42/32 = 45/16
   In mixed form: 213/16

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