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Add 63/54 and 49/80

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 49/80

63/54 + 49/80 is 427/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    63/54 = 63 × 40/54 × 40 = 2520/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    49/80 = 49 × 27/80 × 27 = 1323/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/2160 + 1323/2160 = 2520 + 1323/2160 = 3843/2160
  5. 3843/2160 simplified gives 427/240
  6. So, 63/54 + 49/80 = 427/240
    In mixed form: 1187/240

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