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Add 63/54 and 75/3

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 25 0/3

63/54 + 75/3 is 157/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 3 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    75/3 = 75 × 18/3 × 18 = 1350/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/54 + 1350/54 = 63 + 1350/54 = 1413/54
  5. 1413/54 simplified gives 157/6
  6. So, 63/54 + 75/3 = 157/6
    In mixed form: 261/6

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