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Add 7/54 and 63/12

1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 5 3/12

7/54 + 63/12 is 581/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 12 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    63/12 = 63 × 9/12 × 9 = 567/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/108 + 567/108 = 14 + 567/108 = 581/108
  5. So, 7/54 + 63/12 = 581/108
    In mixed form: 541/108

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