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Add 2/72 and 54/8

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

2/72 + 54/8 is 61/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   54/8 = 54 × 9/8 × 9 = 486/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/72 + 486/72 = 2 + 486/72 = 488/72
5. 488/72 simplified gives 61/9
6. So, 2/72 + 54/8 = 61/9
   In mixed form: 67/9

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