Add 1/56 and 42/63
1/56 + 42/63 is 115/168.
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,
1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
42/63 = 42 × 8/63 × 8 = 336/504 - Add the two like fractions:
9/504 + 336/504 = 9 + 336/504 = 345/504 - 345/504 simplified gives 115/168
- So, 1/56 + 42/63 = 115/168
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