Add 54/63 and 56/81
54/63 + 56/81 is 878/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
54/63 = 54 × 9/63 × 9 = 486/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
56/81 = 56 × 7/81 × 7 = 392/567 - Add the two like fractions:
486/567 + 392/567 = 486 + 392/567 = 878/567 - So, 54/63 + 56/81 = 878/567
In mixed form: 1311/567
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