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Add 21/8 and 63/54

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 1 9/54

21/8 + 63/54 is 91/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    21/8 = 21 × 27/8 × 27 = 567/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    63/54 = 63 × 4/54 × 4 = 252/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/216 + 252/216 = 567 + 252/216 = 819/216
  5. 819/216 simplified gives 91/24
  6. So, 21/8 + 63/54 = 91/24
    In mixed form: 319/24

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