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Add 54/9 and 36/18

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

54/9 + 36/18 is 8/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   54/9 = 54 × 2/9 × 2 = 108/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   36/18 = 36 × 1/18 × 1 = 36/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/18 + 36/18 = 108 + 36/18 = 144/18
5. 144/18 simplified gives 8/1
6. So, 54/9 + 36/18 = 8/1

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