Add 2/4 and 54/63
2/4 + 54/63 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
2/4 = 2 × 63/4 × 63 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
54/63 = 54 × 4/63 × 4 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 216/252 = 126 + 216/252 = 342/252 - 342/252 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 2/4 + 54/63 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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