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Add 54/63 and 27/6

1st number: 54/63, 2nd number: 4 3/6

54/63 + 27/6 is 75/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    54/63 = 54 × 2/63 × 2 = 108/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    27/6 = 27 × 21/6 × 21 = 567/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/126 + 567/126 = 108 + 567/126 = 675/126
  5. 675/126 simplified gives 75/14
  6. So, 54/63 + 27/6 = 75/14
    In mixed form: 55/14

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