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Add 63/54 and 18/5

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 3 3/5

63/54 + 18/5 is 143/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 5 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    63/54 = 63 × 5/54 × 5 = 315/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    18/5 = 18 × 54/5 × 54 = 972/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/270 + 972/270 = 315 + 972/270 = 1287/270
  5. 1287/270 simplified gives 143/30
  6. So, 63/54 + 18/5 = 143/30
    In mixed form: 423/30

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