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Add 54/63 and 30/48

54/63 + 30/48 is 83/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    54/63 = 54 × 16/63 × 16 = 864/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    30/48 = 30 × 21/48 × 21 = 630/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/1008 + 630/1008 = 864 + 630/1008 = 1494/1008
  5. 1494/1008 simplified gives 83/56
  6. So, 54/63 + 30/48 = 83/56
    In mixed form: 127/56

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