Add 54/63 and 8/18
54/63 + 8/18 is 82/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
54/63 = 54 × 2/63 × 2 = 108/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126 - Add the two like fractions:
108/126 + 56/126 = 108 + 56/126 = 164/126 - 164/126 simplified gives 82/63
- So, 54/63 + 8/18 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63
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