Add 63/36 and 27/54, Solve 1 27/36 + 27/54 as a fraction

Add 63/36 and 27/54

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 27/54

63/36 + 27/54 is 9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
63/36 = 63 × 3/36 × 3 = 189/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108
Add the two like fractions:
189/108 + 54/108 = 189 + 54/108 = 243/108
243/108 simplified gives 9/4
So, 63/36 + 27/54 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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