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Add 6/63 and 54/8

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 6 6/8

6/63 + 54/8 is 575/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    54/8 = 54 × 63/8 × 63 = 3402/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/504 + 3402/504 = 48 + 3402/504 = 3450/504
  5. 3450/504 simplified gives 575/84
  6. So, 6/63 + 54/8 = 575/84
    In mixed form: 671/84

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