Add 63/54 and 20/36
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 20/36
63/54 + 20/36 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
63/54 = 63 × 2/54 × 2 = 126/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
20/36 = 20 × 3/36 × 3 = 60/108 - Add the two like fractions:
126/108 + 60/108 = 126 + 60/108 = 186/108 - 186/108 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 63/54 + 20/36 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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