Add 15/63 and 1/56
15/63 + 1/56 is 43/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504 - Add the two like fractions:
120/504 + 9/504 = 120 + 9/504 = 129/504 - 129/504 simplified gives 43/168
- So, 15/63 + 1/56 = 43/168
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