Add 8/54 and 16/63
8/54 + 16/63 is 76/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 63 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
8/54 = 8 × 7/54 × 7 = 56/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
16/63 = 16 × 6/63 × 6 = 96/378 - Add the two like fractions:
56/378 + 96/378 = 56 + 96/378 = 152/378 - 152/378 simplified gives 76/189
- So, 8/54 + 16/63 = 76/189
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