Add 63/56 and 10/6
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 1 4/6
63/56 + 10/6 is 67/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
10/6 = 10 × 28/6 × 28 = 280/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 280/168 = 189 + 280/168 = 469/168 - 469/168 simplified gives 67/24
- So, 63/56 + 10/6 = 67/24
In mixed form: 219/24
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