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Add 54/63 and 90/24

1st number: 54/63, 2nd number: 3 18/24

54/63 + 90/24 is 129/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    54/63 = 54 × 8/63 × 8 = 432/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    90/24 = 90 × 21/24 × 21 = 1890/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/504 + 1890/504 = 432 + 1890/504 = 2322/504
  5. 2322/504 simplified gives 129/28
  6. So, 54/63 + 90/24 = 129/28
    In mixed form: 417/28

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