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Add 1/72 and 54/24

1^st number: 1/72, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

1/72 + 54/24 is 163/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   54/24 = 54 × 3/24 × 3 = 162/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1/72 + 162/72 = 1 + 162/72 = 163/72
5. So, 1/72 + 54/24 = 163/72
   In mixed form: 219/72

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