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Add 54/72 and 56/10

1^st number: 54/72, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

54/72 + 56/10 is 127/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   56/10 = 56 × 36/10 × 36 = 2016/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/360 + 2016/360 = 270 + 2016/360 = 2286/360
5. 2286/360 simplified gives 127/20
6. So, 54/72 + 56/10 = 127/20
   In mixed form: 67/20

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