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Add 54/72 and 27/35

54/72 + 27/35 is 213/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   54/72 = 54 × 35/72 × 35 = 1890/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   27/35 = 27 × 72/35 × 72 = 1944/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/2520 + 1944/2520 = 1890 + 1944/2520 = 3834/2520
5. 3834/2520 simplified gives 213/140
6. So, 54/72 + 27/35 = 213/140
   In mixed form: 173/140

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