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Add 63/27 and 54/36

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

63/27 + 54/36 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   63/27 = 63 × 4/27 × 4 = 252/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   54/36 = 54 × 3/36 × 3 = 162/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/108 + 162/108 = 252 + 162/108 = 414/108
5. 414/108 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 63/27 + 54/36 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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