Add 54/63 and 5/84
54/63 + 5/84 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252 - Add the two like fractions:
216/252 + 15/252 = 216 + 15/252 = 231/252 - 231/252 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 54/63 + 5/84 = 11/12
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