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Add 63/6 and 54/63

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 54/63

63/6 + 54/63 is 159/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    63/6 = 63 × 21/6 × 21 = 1323/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    54/63 = 54 × 2/63 × 2 = 108/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/126 + 108/126 = 1323 + 108/126 = 1431/126
  5. 1431/126 simplified gives 159/14
  6. So, 63/6 + 54/63 = 159/14
    In mixed form: 115/14

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