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Add 80/54 and 18/72

1^st number: 1 26/54, 2^nd number: 18/72

80/54 + 18/72 is 187/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   80/54 = 80 × 4/54 × 4 = 320/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   18/72 = 18 × 3/72 × 3 = 54/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/216 + 54/216 = 320 + 54/216 = 374/216
5. 374/216 simplified gives 187/108
6. So, 80/54 + 18/72 = 187/108
   In mixed form: 179/108

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