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Add 10/63 and 12/56

10/63 + 12/56 is 47/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/504 + 108/504 = 80 + 108/504 = 188/504
  5. 188/504 simplified gives 47/126
  6. So, 10/63 + 12/56 = 47/126

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