Add 63/54 and 3/49, Solve 1 9/54 + 3/49 as a fraction

Add 63/54 and 3/49

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 3/49

63/54 + 3/49 is 361/294.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
63/54 = 63 × 49/54 × 49 = 3087/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
3/49 = 3 × 54/49 × 54 = 162/2646
Add the two like fractions:
3087/2646 + 162/2646 = 3087 + 162/2646 = 3249/2646
3249/2646 simplified gives 361/294
So, 63/54 + 3/49 = 361/294
In mixed form: 167/294

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