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Add 54/20 and 30/63

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 30/63

54/20 + 30/63 is 667/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    54/20 = 54 × 63/20 × 63 = 3402/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    30/63 = 30 × 20/63 × 20 = 600/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3402/1260 + 600/1260 = 3402 + 600/1260 = 4002/1260
  5. 4002/1260 simplified gives 667/210
  6. So, 54/20 + 30/63 = 667/210
    In mixed form: 337/210

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