Add 1/63 and 21/54
1/63 + 21/54 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
1/63 = 1 × 6/63 × 6 = 6/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
21/54 = 21 × 7/54 × 7 = 147/378 - Add the two like fractions:
6/378 + 147/378 = 6 + 147/378 = 153/378 - 153/378 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 1/63 + 21/54 = 17/42
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