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Add 54/18 and 48/72

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 48/72

54/18 + 48/72 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   54/18 = 54 × 4/18 × 4 = 216/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/72 + 48/72 = 216 + 48/72 = 264/72
5. 264/72 simplified gives 11/3
6. So, 54/18 + 48/72 = 11/3
   In mixed form: 32/3

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