Add 2/56 and 5/63
2/56 + 5/63 is 29/252.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504 - Add the two like fractions:
18/504 + 40/504 = 18 + 40/504 = 58/504 - 58/504 simplified gives 29/252
- So, 2/56 + 5/63 = 29/252
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