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Add 63/54 and 35/49

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 35/49

63/54 + 35/49 is 79/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    63/54 = 63 × 49/54 × 49 = 3087/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    35/49 = 35 × 54/49 × 54 = 1890/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/2646 + 1890/2646 = 3087 + 1890/2646 = 4977/2646
  5. 4977/2646 simplified gives 79/42
  6. So, 63/54 + 35/49 = 79/42
    In mixed form: 137/42

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