Add 7/21 and 54/63
7/21 + 54/63 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
7/21 = 7 × 3/21 × 3 = 21/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
54/63 = 54 × 1/63 × 1 = 54/63 - Add the two like fractions:
21/63 + 54/63 = 21 + 54/63 = 75/63 - 75/63 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 7/21 + 54/63 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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