Add 7/20 and 56/63
7/20 + 56/63 is 223/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
7/20 = 7 × 63/20 × 63 = 441/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
56/63 = 56 × 20/63 × 20 = 1120/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1260 + 1120/1260 = 441 + 1120/1260 = 1561/1260 - 1561/1260 simplified gives 223/180
- So, 7/20 + 56/63 = 223/180
In mixed form: 143/180
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