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Add 54/36 and 54/6

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 9 0/6

54/36 + 54/6 is 21/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   54/36 = 54 × 1/36 × 1 = 54/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   54/6 = 54 × 6/6 × 6 = 324/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/36 + 324/36 = 54 + 324/36 = 378/36
5. 378/36 simplified gives 21/2
6. So, 54/36 + 54/6 = 21/2
   In mixed form: 101/2

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