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Add 5/45 and 63/54

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

5/45 + 63/54 is 23/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   5/45 = 5 × 6/45 × 6 = 30/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   63/54 = 63 × 5/54 × 5 = 315/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/270 + 315/270 = 30 + 315/270 = 345/270
5. 345/270 simplified gives 23/18
6. So, 5/45 + 63/54 = 23/18
   In mixed form: 15/18

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