Add 63/54 and 3/16
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 3/16
63/54 + 3/16 is 65/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
63/54 = 63 × 8/54 × 8 = 504/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
3/16 = 3 × 27/16 × 27 = 81/432 - Add the two like fractions:
504/432 + 81/432 = 504 + 81/432 = 585/432 - 585/432 simplified gives 65/48
- So, 63/54 + 3/16 = 65/48
In mixed form: 117/48
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