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Add 63/6 and 54/60

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 54/60

63/6 + 54/60 is 57/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    63/6 = 63 × 10/6 × 10 = 630/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/60 + 54/60 = 630 + 54/60 = 684/60
  5. 684/60 simplified gives 57/5
  6. So, 63/6 + 54/60 = 57/5
    In mixed form: 112/5

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