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Add 63/54 and 4/8

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 4/8

63/54 + 4/8 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    63/54 = 63 × 4/54 × 4 = 252/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/216 + 108/216 = 252 + 108/216 = 360/216
  5. 360/216 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 63/54 + 4/8 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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