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Add 27/54 and 36/72

27/54 + 36/72 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   27/54 = 27 × 4/54 × 4 = 108/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   36/72 = 36 × 3/72 × 3 = 108/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/216 + 108/216 = 108 + 108/216 = 216/216
5. 216/216 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 27/54 + 36/72 = 1/1

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