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Add 12/54 and 63/16

1st number: 12/54, 2nd number: 3 15/16

12/54 + 63/16 is 599/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    12/54 = 12 × 8/54 × 8 = 96/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    63/16 = 63 × 27/16 × 27 = 1701/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/432 + 1701/432 = 96 + 1701/432 = 1797/432
  5. 1797/432 simplified gives 599/144
  6. So, 12/54 + 63/16 = 599/144
    In mixed form: 423/144

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