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Add 7/36 and 54/72

7/36 + 54/72 is 17/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/72 + 54/72 = 14 + 54/72 = 68/72
5. 68/72 simplified gives 17/18
6. So, 7/36 + 54/72 = 17/18

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