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Add 54/56 and 48/63

54/56 + 48/63 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/504 + 384/504 = 486 + 384/504 = 870/504
  5. 870/504 simplified gives 145/84
  6. So, 54/56 + 48/63 = 145/84
    In mixed form: 161/84

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