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Add 63/54 and 3/7

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 3/7

63/54 + 3/7 is 67/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 7 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    63/54 = 63 × 7/54 × 7 = 441/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
    3/7 = 3 × 54/7 × 54 = 162/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/378 + 162/378 = 441 + 162/378 = 603/378
  5. 603/378 simplified gives 67/42
  6. So, 63/54 + 3/7 = 67/42
    In mixed form: 125/42

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