Add 63/54 and 5/8
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 5/8
63/54 + 5/8 is 43/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
63/54 = 63 × 4/54 × 4 = 252/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216 - Add the two like fractions:
252/216 + 135/216 = 252 + 135/216 = 387/216 - 387/216 simplified gives 43/24
- So, 63/54 + 5/8 = 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24
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