Add 12/56 and 36/63
12/56 + 36/63 is 11/14.
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,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504 - Add the two like fractions:
108/504 + 288/504 = 108 + 288/504 = 396/504 - 396/504 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 12/56 + 36/63 = 11/14
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