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Add 54/75 and 28/63

54/75 + 28/63 is 262/225.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
    54/75 = 54 × 21/75 × 21 = 1134/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    28/63 = 28 × 25/63 × 25 = 700/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/1575 + 700/1575 = 1134 + 700/1575 = 1834/1575
  5. 1834/1575 simplified gives 262/225
  6. So, 54/75 + 28/63 = 262/225
    In mixed form: 137/225

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