Add 63/54 and 6/72, Solve 1 9/54 + 6/72 as a fraction

Add 63/54 and 6/72

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 6/72

63/54 + 6/72 is 5/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 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 72 × 3 = 216,
6/72 = 6 × 3/72 × 3 = 18/216
Add the two like fractions:
252/216 + 18/216 = 252 + 18/216 = 270/216
270/216 simplified gives 5/4
So, 63/54 + 6/72 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4

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