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Add 7/5 and 63/54

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

7/5 + 63/54 is 77/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    63/54 = 63 × 5/54 × 5 = 315/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/270 + 315/270 = 378 + 315/270 = 693/270
  5. 693/270 simplified gives 77/30
  6. So, 7/5 + 63/54 = 77/30
    In mixed form: 217/30

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