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Add 54/2 and 9/63

1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 9/63

54/2 + 9/63 is 190/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    54/2 = 54 × 63/2 × 63 = 3402/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    9/63 = 9 × 2/63 × 2 = 18/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3402/126 + 18/126 = 3402 + 18/126 = 3420/126
  5. 3420/126 simplified gives 190/7
  6. So, 54/2 + 9/63 = 190/7
    In mixed form: 271/7

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