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Add 72/48 and 54/72

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 54/72

72/48 + 54/72 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   72/48 = 72 × 3/48 × 3 = 216/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   54/72 = 54 × 2/72 × 2 = 108/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/144 + 108/144 = 216 + 108/144 = 324/144
5. 324/144 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 72/48 + 54/72 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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