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Add 72/54 and 7/36

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 7/36

72/54 + 7/36 is 55/36.

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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,
   7/36 = 7 × 3/36 × 3 = 21/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/108 + 21/108 = 144 + 21/108 = 165/108
5. 165/108 simplified gives 55/36
6. So, 72/54 + 7/36 = 55/36
   In mixed form: 119/36

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