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Add 63/54 and 25/60

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 25/60

63/54 + 25/60 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 60 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    63/54 = 63 × 10/54 × 10 = 630/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    25/60 = 25 × 9/60 × 9 = 225/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/540 + 225/540 = 630 + 225/540 = 855/540
  5. 855/540 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 63/54 + 25/60 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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