Add 3/63 and 2/56
3/63 + 2/56 is 1/12.
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,
3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Add the two like fractions:
24/504 + 18/504 = 24 + 18/504 = 42/504 - 42/504 simplified gives 1/12
- So, 3/63 + 2/56 = 1/12
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