Add 3/54 and 63/4, Solve 3/54 + 15 3/4 as a fraction

Add 3/54 and 63/4

1^st number: 3/54, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

3/54 + 63/4 is 569/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
63/4 = 63 × 27/4 × 27 = 1701/108
Add the two like fractions:
6/108 + 1701/108 = 6 + 1701/108 = 1707/108
1707/108 simplified gives 569/36
So, 3/54 + 63/4 = 569/36
In mixed form: 1529/36

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