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Add 54/72 and 48/7

1^st number: 54/72, 2^nd number: 6 6/7

54/72 + 48/7 is 213/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   48/7 = 48 × 72/7 × 72 = 3456/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/504 + 3456/504 = 378 + 3456/504 = 3834/504
5. 3834/504 simplified gives 213/28
6. So, 54/72 + 48/7 = 213/28
   In mixed form: 717/28

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