Add 63/54 and 5/4
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 1 1/4
63/54 + 5/4 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 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 4 × 27 = 108,
5/4 = 5 × 27/4 × 27 = 135/108 - Add the two like fractions:
126/108 + 135/108 = 126 + 135/108 = 261/108 - 261/108 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 63/54 + 5/4 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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