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Add 81/36 and 72/54

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 1 18/54

81/36 + 72/54 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   81/36 = 81 × 3/36 × 3 = 243/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   72/54 = 72 × 2/54 × 2 = 144/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   243/108 + 144/108 = 243 + 144/108 = 387/108
5. 387/108 simplified gives 43/12
6. So, 81/36 + 72/54 = 43/12
   In mixed form: 37/12

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