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Add 81/54 and 27/36

1^st number: 1 27/54, 2^nd number: 27/36

81/54 + 27/36 is 9/4.

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,
   81/54 = 81 × 2/54 × 2 = 162/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   27/36 = 27 × 3/36 × 3 = 81/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/108 + 81/108 = 162 + 81/108 = 243/108
5. 243/108 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 81/54 + 27/36 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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