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Add 54/36 and 70/15

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

54/36 + 70/15 is 37/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   70/15 = 70 × 12/15 × 12 = 840/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/180 + 840/180 = 270 + 840/180 = 1110/180
5. 1110/180 simplified gives 37/6
6. So, 54/36 + 70/15 = 37/6
   In mixed form: 61/6

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