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Add 63/54 and 5/50

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 5/50

63/54 + 5/50 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    63/54 = 63 × 25/54 × 25 = 1575/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/1350 + 135/1350 = 1575 + 135/1350 = 1710/1350
  5. 1710/1350 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 63/54 + 5/50 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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