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Add 54/63 and 50/75

54/63 + 50/75 is 32/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    54/63 = 54 × 25/63 × 25 = 1350/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
    50/75 = 50 × 21/75 × 21 = 1050/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1575 + 1050/1575 = 1350 + 1050/1575 = 2400/1575
  5. 2400/1575 simplified gives 32/21
  6. So, 54/63 + 50/75 = 32/21
    In mixed form: 111/21

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