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Add 63/54 and 49/32

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 1 17/32

63/54 + 49/32 is 259/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 32 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    63/54 = 63 × 16/54 × 16 = 1008/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    49/32 = 49 × 27/32 × 27 = 1323/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/864 + 1323/864 = 1008 + 1323/864 = 2331/864
  5. 2331/864 simplified gives 259/96
  6. So, 63/54 + 49/32 = 259/96
    In mixed form: 267/96

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