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Add 54/27 and 6/72

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 6/72

54/27 + 6/72 is 25/12.

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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,
   6/72 = 6 × 3/72 × 3 = 18/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/216 + 18/216 = 432 + 18/216 = 450/216
5. 450/216 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 54/27 + 6/72 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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