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Add 54/18 and 63/8

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

54/18 + 63/8 is 87/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   54/18 = 54 × 4/18 × 4 = 216/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/72 + 567/72 = 216 + 567/72 = 783/72
5. 783/72 simplified gives 87/8
6. So, 54/18 + 63/8 = 87/8
   In mixed form: 107/8

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