Add 54/8 and 42/63
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 42/63
54/8 + 42/63 is 89/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
54/8 = 54 × 63/8 × 63 = 3402/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
42/63 = 42 × 8/63 × 8 = 336/504 - Add the two like fractions:
3402/504 + 336/504 = 3402 + 336/504 = 3738/504 - 3738/504 simplified gives 89/12
- So, 54/8 + 42/63 = 89/12
In mixed form: 75/12
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