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Add 63/81 and 54/18

1^st number: 63/81, 2^nd number: 3 0/18

63/81 + 54/18 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   63/81 = 63 × 2/81 × 2 = 126/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   54/18 = 54 × 9/18 × 9 = 486/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/162 + 486/162 = 126 + 486/162 = 612/162
5. 612/162 simplified gives 34/9
6. So, 63/81 + 54/18 = 34/9
   In mixed form: 37/9

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