Add 63/54 and 7/18
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 7/18
63/54 + 7/18 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
7/18 = 7 × 3/18 × 3 = 21/54 - Add the two like fractions:
63/54 + 21/54 = 63 + 21/54 = 84/54 - 84/54 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 63/54 + 7/18 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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