Add 15/63 and 5/56
15/63 + 5/56 is 55/168.
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,
15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Add the two like fractions:
120/504 + 45/504 = 120 + 45/504 = 165/504 - 165/504 simplified gives 55/168
- So, 15/63 + 5/56 = 55/168
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