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Add 63/49 and 2/54

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 2/54

63/49 + 2/54 is 250/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    63/49 = 63 × 54/49 × 54 = 3402/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    2/54 = 2 × 49/54 × 49 = 98/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3402/2646 + 98/2646 = 3402 + 98/2646 = 3500/2646
  5. 3500/2646 simplified gives 250/189
  6. So, 63/49 + 2/54 = 250/189
    In mixed form: 161/189

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