Add 54/72 and 10/63
54/72 + 10/63 is 229/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504 - Add the two like fractions:
378/504 + 80/504 = 378 + 80/504 = 458/504 - 458/504 simplified gives 229/252
- So, 54/72 + 10/63 = 229/252
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