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Add 72/54 and 72/6

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 12 0/6

72/54 + 72/6 is 40/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   72/54 = 72 × 1/54 × 1 = 72/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   72/6 = 72 × 9/6 × 9 = 648/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/54 + 648/54 = 72 + 648/54 = 720/54
5. 720/54 simplified gives 40/3
6. So, 72/54 + 72/6 = 40/3
   In mixed form: 131/3

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