Add 10/56 and 12/63
10/56 + 12/63 is 31/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504 - Add the two like fractions:
90/504 + 96/504 = 90 + 96/504 = 186/504 - 186/504 simplified gives 31/84
- So, 10/56 + 12/63 = 31/84
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