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

Add 63/8 and 9/54

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

63/8 + 9/54 is 193/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
63/8 = 63 × 27/8 × 27 = 1701/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
9/54 = 9 × 4/54 × 4 = 36/216
Add the two like fractions:
1701/216 + 36/216 = 1701 + 36/216 = 1737/216
1737/216 simplified gives 193/24
So, 63/8 + 9/54 = 193/24
In mixed form: 81/24

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