Add 90/63 and 54/84
1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 54/84
90/63 + 54/84 is 29/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
90/63 = 90 × 4/63 × 4 = 360/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
54/84 = 54 × 3/84 × 3 = 162/252 - Add the two like fractions:
360/252 + 162/252 = 360 + 162/252 = 522/252 - 522/252 simplified gives 29/14
- So, 90/63 + 54/84 = 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14
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