Add 63/54 and 7/8, Solve 1 9/54 + 7/8 as a fraction

Add 63/54 and 7/8

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 7/8

63/54 + 7/8 is 49/24.

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,
7/8 = 7 × 27/8 × 27 = 189/216
Add the two like fractions:
252/216 + 189/216 = 252 + 189/216 = 441/216
441/216 simplified gives 49/24
So, 63/54 + 7/8 = 49/24
In mixed form: 21/24

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