Add 63/18 and 20/54
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 20/54
63/18 + 20/54 is 209/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
63/18 = 63 × 3/18 × 3 = 189/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54 - Add the two like fractions:
189/54 + 20/54 = 189 + 20/54 = 209/54 - So, 63/18 + 20/54 = 209/54
In mixed form: 347/54
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