Add 14/63 and 12/56
14/63 + 12/56 is 55/126.
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,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Add the two like fractions:
112/504 + 108/504 = 112 + 108/504 = 220/504 - 220/504 simplified gives 55/126
- So, 14/63 + 12/56 = 55/126
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