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Add 72/54 and 8/70

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 8/70

72/54 + 8/70 is 152/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   72/54 = 72 × 35/54 × 35 = 2520/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   8/70 = 8 × 27/70 × 27 = 216/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1890 + 216/1890 = 2520 + 216/1890 = 2736/1890
5. 2736/1890 simplified gives 152/105
6. So, 72/54 + 8/70 = 152/105
   In mixed form: 147/105

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