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Add 49/54 and 16/63

49/54 + 16/63 is 439/378.

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,
    49/54 = 49 × 7/54 × 7 = 343/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
    16/63 = 16 × 6/63 × 6 = 96/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/378 + 96/378 = 343 + 96/378 = 439/378
  5. So, 49/54 + 16/63 = 439/378
    In mixed form: 161/378

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