Add 5/54 and 8/63
5/54 + 8/63 is 83/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 63 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
5/54 = 5 × 7/54 × 7 = 35/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
8/63 = 8 × 6/63 × 6 = 48/378 - Add the two like fractions:
35/378 + 48/378 = 35 + 48/378 = 83/378 - So, 5/54 + 8/63 = 83/378
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