Add 54/63 and 10/12
54/63 + 10/12 is 71/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
54/63 = 54 × 4/63 × 4 = 216/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
10/12 = 10 × 21/12 × 21 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
216/252 + 210/252 = 216 + 210/252 = 426/252 - 426/252 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 54/63 + 10/12 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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