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Add 63/27 and 54/24

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

63/27 + 54/24 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   54/24 = 54 × 9/24 × 9 = 486/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/216 + 486/216 = 504 + 486/216 = 990/216
5. 990/216 simplified gives 55/12
6. So, 63/27 + 54/24 = 55/12
   In mixed form: 47/12

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