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Add 70/54 and 45/36

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

70/54 + 45/36 is 275/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   70/54 = 70 × 2/54 × 2 = 140/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   45/36 = 45 × 3/36 × 3 = 135/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/108 + 135/108 = 140 + 135/108 = 275/108
5. So, 70/54 + 45/36 = 275/108
   In mixed form: 259/108

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