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Add 81/3 and 54/72

1^st number: 27 0/3, 2^nd number: 54/72

81/3 + 54/72 is 111/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   81/3 = 81 × 24/3 × 24 = 1944/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/72 + 54/72 = 1944 + 54/72 = 1998/72
5. 1998/72 simplified gives 111/4
6. So, 81/3 + 54/72 = 111/4
   In mixed form: 273/4

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