Add 14/9 and 63/54, Solve 1 5/9 + 1 9/54 as a fraction

Add 14/9 and 63/54

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

14/9 + 63/54 is 49/18.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
14/9 = 14 × 6/9 × 6 = 84/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54
Add the two like fractions:
84/54 + 63/54 = 84 + 63/54 = 147/54
147/54 simplified gives 49/18
So, 14/9 + 63/54 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18

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