Add 56/63 and 63/54, Solve 56/63 + 1 9/54 as a fraction

Add 56/63 and 63/54

1^st number: 56/63, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

56/63 + 63/54 is 37/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
56/63 = 56 × 6/63 × 6 = 336/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
63/54 = 63 × 7/54 × 7 = 441/378
Add the two like fractions:
336/378 + 441/378 = 336 + 441/378 = 777/378
777/378 simplified gives 37/18
So, 56/63 + 63/54 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18

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