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Add 1/6 and 54/72

1/6 + 54/72 is 11/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   1/6 = 1 × 12/6 × 12 = 12/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/72 + 54/72 = 12 + 54/72 = 66/72
5. 66/72 simplified gives 11/12
6. So, 1/6 + 54/72 = 11/12

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