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Add 63/54 and 54/12

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

63/54 + 54/12 is 17/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   63/54 = 63 × 2/54 × 2 = 126/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   54/12 = 54 × 9/12 × 9 = 486/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/108 + 486/108 = 126 + 486/108 = 612/108
5. 612/108 simplified gives 17/3
6. So, 63/54 + 54/12 = 17/3
   In mixed form: 52/3

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