Add 63/16 and 9/54
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 9/54
63/16 + 9/54 is 197/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
63/16 = 63 × 27/16 × 27 = 1701/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
9/54 = 9 × 8/54 × 8 = 72/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/432 + 72/432 = 1701 + 72/432 = 1773/432 - 1773/432 simplified gives 197/48
- So, 63/16 + 9/54 = 197/48
In mixed form: 45/48
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