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Add 54/20 and 1/72

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 1/72

54/20 + 1/72 is 977/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   54/20 = 54 × 18/20 × 18 = 972/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/360 + 5/360 = 972 + 5/360 = 977/360
5. So, 54/20 + 1/72 = 977/360
   In mixed form: 2257/360

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