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Add 63/54 and 27/36

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 27/36

63/54 + 27/36 is 23/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 36 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    63/54 = 63 × 2/54 × 2 = 126/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    27/36 = 27 × 3/36 × 3 = 81/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/108 + 81/108 = 126 + 81/108 = 207/108
  5. 207/108 simplified gives 23/12
  6. So, 63/54 + 27/36 = 23/12
    In mixed form: 111/12

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