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Add 1/36 and 54/72

1/36 + 54/72 is 7/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   1/36 = 1 × 2/36 × 2 = 2/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/72 + 54/72 = 2 + 54/72 = 56/72
5. 56/72 simplified gives 7/9
6. So, 1/36 + 54/72 = 7/9

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