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Add 1/12 and 54/72

1/12 + 54/72 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   1/12 = 1 × 6/12 × 6 = 6/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/72 + 54/72 = 6 + 54/72 = 60/72
5. 60/72 simplified gives 5/6
6. So, 1/12 + 54/72 = 5/6

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