Add 5/56 and 36/63
5/56 + 36/63 is 37/56.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504 - Add the two like fractions:
45/504 + 288/504 = 45 + 288/504 = 333/504 - 333/504 simplified gives 37/56
- So, 5/56 + 36/63 = 37/56
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