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Add 5/4 and 54/63

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 54/63

5/4 + 54/63 is 59/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   5/4 = 5 × 63/4 × 63 = 315/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   54/63 = 54 × 4/63 × 4 = 216/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/252 + 216/252 = 315 + 216/252 = 531/252
5. 531/252 simplified gives 59/28
6. So, 5/4 + 54/63 = 59/28
   In mixed form: 23/28

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