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Add 72/5 and 48/54

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 48/54

72/5 + 48/54 is 688/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   72/5 = 72 × 54/5 × 54 = 3888/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3888/270 + 240/270 = 3888 + 240/270 = 4128/270
5. 4128/270 simplified gives 688/45
6. So, 72/5 + 48/54 = 688/45
   In mixed form: 1513/45

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