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Add 54/36 and 98/30

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

54/36 + 98/30 is 143/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
   98/30 = 98 × 6/30 × 6 = 588/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/180 + 588/180 = 270 + 588/180 = 858/180
5. 858/180 simplified gives 143/30
6. So, 54/36 + 98/30 = 143/30
   In mixed form: 423/30

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