Add 1/63 and 3/56
1/63 + 3/56 is 5/72.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504 - Add the two like fractions:
8/504 + 27/504 = 8 + 27/504 = 35/504 - 35/504 simplified gives 5/72
- So, 1/63 + 3/56 = 5/72
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