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Add 54/9 and 6/63

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 6/63

54/9 + 6/63 is 128/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    54/9 = 54 × 7/9 × 7 = 378/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    6/63 = 6 × 1/63 × 1 = 6/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/63 + 6/63 = 378 + 6/63 = 384/63
  5. 384/63 simplified gives 128/21
  6. So, 54/9 + 6/63 = 128/21
    In mixed form: 62/21

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