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Add 63/54 and 49/72

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 49/72

63/54 + 49/72 is 133/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 72 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 72 × 3 = 216,
   49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/216 + 147/216 = 252 + 147/216 = 399/216
5. 399/216 simplified gives 133/72
6. So, 63/54 + 49/72 = 133/72
   In mixed form: 161/72

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