Add 4/5 and 56/63
4/5 + 56/63 is 76/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
4/5 = 4 × 63/5 × 63 = 252/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
252/315 + 280/315 = 252 + 280/315 = 532/315 - 532/315 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 4/5 + 56/63 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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