Add 63/54 and 63/8
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 7 7/8
63/54 + 63/8 is 217/24.
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,
63/8 = 63 × 27/8 × 27 = 1701/216 - Add the two like fractions:
252/216 + 1701/216 = 252 + 1701/216 = 1953/216 - 1953/216 simplified gives 217/24
- So, 63/54 + 63/8 = 217/24
In mixed form: 91/24
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