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Add 72/54 and 27/36

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 27/36

72/54 + 27/36 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   72/54 = 72 × 2/54 × 2 = 144/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   27/36 = 27 × 3/36 × 3 = 81/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/108 + 81/108 = 144 + 81/108 = 225/108
5. 225/108 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 72/54 + 27/36 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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