Add 24/63 and 21/54
24/63 + 21/54 is 97/126.
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,
24/63 = 24 × 6/63 × 6 = 144/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
21/54 = 21 × 7/54 × 7 = 147/378 - Add the two like fractions:
144/378 + 147/378 = 144 + 147/378 = 291/378 - 291/378 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 24/63 + 21/54 = 97/126
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