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Add 9/54 and 8/63

9/54 + 8/63 is 37/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    9/54 = 9 × 7/54 × 7 = 63/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
    8/63 = 8 × 6/63 × 6 = 48/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/378 + 48/378 = 63 + 48/378 = 111/378
  5. 111/378 simplified gives 37/126
  6. So, 9/54 + 8/63 = 37/126

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