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Add 54/63 and 27/12

1^st number: 54/63, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

54/63 + 27/12 is 87/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   54/63 = 54 × 4/63 × 4 = 216/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   27/12 = 27 × 21/12 × 21 = 567/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/252 + 567/252 = 216 + 567/252 = 783/252
5. 783/252 simplified gives 87/28
6. So, 54/63 + 27/12 = 87/28
   In mixed form: 33/28

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