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Add 72/24 and 20/54

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 20/54

72/24 + 20/54 is 91/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   72/24 = 72 × 9/24 × 9 = 648/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   20/54 = 20 × 4/54 × 4 = 80/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/216 + 80/216 = 648 + 80/216 = 728/216
5. 728/216 simplified gives 91/27
6. So, 72/24 + 20/54 = 91/27
   In mixed form: 310/27

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