Add 15/56 and 60/63
15/56 + 60/63 is 205/168.
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,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504 - Add the two like fractions:
135/504 + 480/504 = 135 + 480/504 = 615/504 - 615/504 simplified gives 205/168
- So, 15/56 + 60/63 = 205/168
In mixed form: 137/168
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