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Add 63/54 and 14/28

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 14/28

63/54 + 14/28 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    63/54 = 63 × 14/54 × 14 = 882/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    14/28 = 14 × 27/28 × 27 = 378/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/756 + 378/756 = 882 + 378/756 = 1260/756
  5. 1260/756 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 63/54 + 14/28 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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