Add 2/3 and 54/63
2/3 + 54/63 is 32/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
2/3 = 2 × 21/3 × 21 = 42/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
54/63 = 54 × 1/63 × 1 = 54/63 - Add the two like fractions:
42/63 + 54/63 = 42 + 54/63 = 96/63 - 96/63 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 2/3 + 54/63 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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