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Add 63/54 and 75/30

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 2 15/30

63/54 + 75/30 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    63/54 = 63 × 5/54 × 5 = 315/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/270 + 675/270 = 315 + 675/270 = 990/270
  5. 990/270 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 63/54 + 75/30 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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