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Add 72/54 and 63/18

1st number: 1 18/54, 2nd number: 3 9/18

72/54 + 63/18 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 18 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    72/54 = 72 × 1/54 × 1 = 72/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    63/18 = 63 × 3/18 × 3 = 189/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/54 + 189/54 = 72 + 189/54 = 261/54
  5. 261/54 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 72/54 + 63/18 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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