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Add 72/10 and 36/54

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 36/54

72/10 + 36/54 is 118/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   72/10 = 72 × 27/10 × 27 = 1944/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/270 + 180/270 = 1944 + 180/270 = 2124/270
5. 2124/270 simplified gives 118/15
6. So, 72/10 + 36/54 = 118/15
   In mixed form: 713/15

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