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Add 54/27 and 12/72

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 12/72

54/27 + 12/72 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   54/27 = 54 × 8/27 × 8 = 432/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   12/72 = 12 × 3/72 × 3 = 36/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/216 + 36/216 = 432 + 36/216 = 468/216
5. 468/216 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 54/27 + 12/72 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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