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Add 54/36 and 84/27

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

54/36 + 84/27 is 83/18.

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,
   84/27 = 84 × 4/27 × 4 = 336/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/108 + 336/108 = 162 + 336/108 = 498/108
5. 498/108 simplified gives 83/18
6. So, 54/36 + 84/27 = 83/18
   In mixed form: 411/18

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