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Add 63/84 and 14/54

63/84 + 14/54 is 109/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 54 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    63/84 = 63 × 9/84 × 9 = 567/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    14/54 = 14 × 14/54 × 14 = 196/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/756 + 196/756 = 567 + 196/756 = 763/756
  5. 763/756 simplified gives 109/108
  6. So, 63/84 + 14/54 = 109/108
    In mixed form: 11/108

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