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Add 12/63 and 4/54

12/63 + 4/54 is 50/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
    12/63 = 12 × 6/63 × 6 = 72/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    4/54 = 4 × 7/54 × 7 = 28/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/378 + 28/378 = 72 + 28/378 = 100/378
  5. 100/378 simplified gives 50/189
  6. So, 12/63 + 4/54 = 50/189

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