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Add 54/63 and 25/60

54/63 + 25/60 is 107/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    54/63 = 54 × 20/63 × 20 = 1080/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    25/60 = 25 × 21/60 × 21 = 525/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1260 + 525/1260 = 1080 + 525/1260 = 1605/1260
  5. 1605/1260 simplified gives 107/84
  6. So, 54/63 + 25/60 = 107/84
    In mixed form: 123/84

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