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Add 72/54 and 27/30

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 27/30

72/54 + 27/30 is 67/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   72/54 = 72 × 5/54 × 5 = 360/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   27/30 = 27 × 9/30 × 9 = 243/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/270 + 243/270 = 360 + 243/270 = 603/270
5. 603/270 simplified gives 67/30
6. So, 72/54 + 27/30 = 67/30
   In mixed form: 27/30

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