Add 20/56 and 14/63
20/56 + 14/63 is 73/126.
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,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
180/504 + 112/504 = 180 + 112/504 = 292/504 - 292/504 simplified gives 73/126
- So, 20/56 + 14/63 = 73/126
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