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Add 72/54 and 70/5

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

72/54 + 70/5 is 46/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 5 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 5 × 54 = 270,
   70/5 = 70 × 54/5 × 54 = 3780/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/270 + 3780/270 = 360 + 3780/270 = 4140/270
5. 4140/270 simplified gives 46/3
6. So, 72/54 + 70/5 = 46/3
   In mixed form: 151/3

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