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Add 8/63 and 63/54

1st number: 8/63, 2nd number: 1 9/54

8/63 + 63/54 is 163/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 54 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
    8/63 = 8 × 6/63 × 6 = 48/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    63/54 = 63 × 7/54 × 7 = 441/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/378 + 441/378 = 48 + 441/378 = 489/378
  5. 489/378 simplified gives 163/126
  6. So, 8/63 + 63/54 = 163/126
    In mixed form: 137/126

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