Add 2/56 and 6/63
2/56 + 6/63 is 11/84.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Add the two like fractions:
18/504 + 48/504 = 18 + 48/504 = 66/504 - 66/504 simplified gives 11/84
- So, 2/56 + 6/63 = 11/84
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