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Add 72/54 and 24/49

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 24/49

72/54 + 24/49 is 268/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   72/54 = 72 × 49/54 × 49 = 3528/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   24/49 = 24 × 54/49 × 54 = 1296/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/2646 + 1296/2646 = 3528 + 1296/2646 = 4824/2646
5. 4824/2646 simplified gives 268/147
6. So, 72/54 + 24/49 = 268/147
   In mixed form: 1121/147

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