Add 63/81 and 54/84
63/81 + 54/84 is 179/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
63/81 = 63 × 28/81 × 28 = 1764/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
54/84 = 54 × 27/84 × 27 = 1458/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/2268 + 1458/2268 = 1764 + 1458/2268 = 3222/2268 - 3222/2268 simplified gives 179/126
- So, 63/81 + 54/84 = 179/126
In mixed form: 153/126
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