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Add 24/72 and 54/5

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 10 4/5

24/72 + 54/5 is 167/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   54/5 = 54 × 72/5 × 72 = 3888/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/360 + 3888/360 = 120 + 3888/360 = 4008/360
5. 4008/360 simplified gives 167/15
6. So, 24/72 + 54/5 = 167/15
   In mixed form: 112/15

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