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Add 54/45 and 36/5

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 7 1/5

54/45 + 36/5 is 42/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   36/5 = 36 × 9/5 × 9 = 324/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/45 + 324/45 = 54 + 324/45 = 378/45
5. 378/45 simplified gives 42/5
6. So, 54/45 + 36/5 = 42/5
   In mixed form: 82/5

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