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Add 54/8 and 49/72

1^st number: 6 6/8, 2^nd number: 49/72

54/8 + 49/72 is 535/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   54/8 = 54 × 9/8 × 9 = 486/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/72 + 49/72 = 486 + 49/72 = 535/72
5. So, 54/8 + 49/72 = 535/72
   In mixed form: 731/72

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