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Add 72/9 and 45/54

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 45/54

72/9 + 45/54 is 53/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   72/9 = 72 × 6/9 × 6 = 432/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/54 + 45/54 = 432 + 45/54 = 477/54
5. 477/54 simplified gives 53/6
6. So, 72/9 + 45/54 = 53/6
   In mixed form: 85/6

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