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Add 15/54 and 25/63

15/54 + 25/63 is 85/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 63 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    15/54 = 15 × 7/54 × 7 = 105/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
    25/63 = 25 × 6/63 × 6 = 150/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/378 + 150/378 = 105 + 150/378 = 255/378
  5. 255/378 simplified gives 85/126
  6. So, 15/54 + 25/63 = 85/126

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