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Add 5/75 and 63/54

1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 1 9/54

5/75 + 63/54 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    5/75 = 5 × 18/75 × 18 = 90/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    63/54 = 63 × 25/54 × 25 = 1575/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/1350 + 1575/1350 = 90 + 1575/1350 = 1665/1350
  5. 1665/1350 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 5/75 + 63/54 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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