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Add 20/3 and 56/63

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 56/63

20/3 + 56/63 is 68/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
    20/3 = 20 × 21/3 × 21 = 420/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/63 + 56/63 = 420 + 56/63 = 476/63
  5. 476/63 simplified gives 68/9
  6. So, 20/3 + 56/63 = 68/9
    In mixed form: 75/9

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