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Add 2/54 and 63/72

2/54 + 63/72 is 197/216.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   63/72 = 63 × 3/72 × 3 = 189/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/216 + 189/216 = 8 + 189/216 = 197/216
5. So, 2/54 + 63/72 = 197/216

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