Add 54/4 and 4/63, Solve 13 2/4 + 4/63 as a fraction

Add 54/4 and 4/63

1^st number: 13 2/4, 2^nd number: 4/63

54/4 + 4/63 is 1709/126.

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,
54/4 = 54 × 63/4 × 63 = 3402/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
Add the two like fractions:
3402/252 + 16/252 = 3402 + 16/252 = 3418/252
3418/252 simplified gives 1709/126
So, 54/4 + 4/63 = 1709/126
In mixed form: 1371/126

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