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Add 54/63 and 60/64

54/63 + 60/64 is 201/112.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    54/63 = 54 × 64/63 × 64 = 3456/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    60/64 = 60 × 63/64 × 63 = 3780/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3456/4032 + 3780/4032 = 3456 + 3780/4032 = 7236/4032
  5. 7236/4032 simplified gives 201/112
  6. So, 54/63 + 60/64 = 201/112
    In mixed form: 189/112

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