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Add 15/63 and 40/54

15/63 + 40/54 is 185/189.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
   15/63 = 15 × 6/63 × 6 = 90/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   40/54 = 40 × 7/54 × 7 = 280/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/378 + 280/378 = 90 + 280/378 = 370/378
5. 370/378 simplified gives 185/189
6. So, 15/63 + 40/54 = 185/189

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