Add 1/63 and 24/56
1/63 + 24/56 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
24/56 = 24 × 9/56 × 9 = 216/504 - Add the two like fractions:
8/504 + 216/504 = 8 + 216/504 = 224/504 - 224/504 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 1/63 + 24/56 = 4/9
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/63+24/56 1/63+48/56 3/63+24/56 1/63+72/56 5/63+24/56 7/63+24/56