Add 54/9 and 63/5
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 12 3/5
54/9 + 63/5 is 93/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
63/5 = 63 × 9/5 × 9 = 567/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 567/45 = 270 + 567/45 = 837/45 - 837/45 simplified gives 93/5
- So, 54/9 + 63/5 = 93/5
In mixed form: 183/5
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