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Add 6/24 and 54/72

6/24 + 54/72 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/72 + 54/72 = 18 + 54/72 = 72/72
5. 72/72 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 6/24 + 54/72 = 1/1

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