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Add 72/54 and 63/24

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

72/54 + 63/24 is 95/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   72/54 = 72 × 4/54 × 4 = 288/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   63/24 = 63 × 9/24 × 9 = 567/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/216 + 567/216 = 288 + 567/216 = 855/216
5. 855/216 simplified gives 95/24
6. So, 72/54 + 63/24 = 95/24
   In mixed form: 323/24

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