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Add 24/63 and 63/54

1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 1 9/54

24/63 + 63/54 is 65/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    24/63 = 24 × 6/63 × 6 = 144/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    63/54 = 63 × 7/54 × 7 = 441/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/378 + 441/378 = 144 + 441/378 = 585/378
  5. 585/378 simplified gives 65/42
  6. So, 24/63 + 63/54 = 65/42
    In mixed form: 123/42

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