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Add 54/28 and 5/72

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 5/72

54/28 + 5/72 is 1007/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   54/28 = 54 × 18/28 × 18 = 972/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/504 + 35/504 = 972 + 35/504 = 1007/504
5. So, 54/28 + 5/72 = 1007/504
   In mixed form: 1503/504

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