Add 63/84 and 15/54
63/84 + 15/54 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
63/84 = 63 × 9/84 × 9 = 567/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
15/54 = 15 × 14/54 × 14 = 210/756 - Add the two like fractions:
567/756 + 210/756 = 567 + 210/756 = 777/756 - 777/756 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 63/84 + 15/54 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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