Add 20/56 and 32/63
20/56 + 32/63 is 109/126.
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,
32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504 - Add the two like fractions:
180/504 + 256/504 = 180 + 256/504 = 436/504 - 436/504 simplified gives 109/126
- So, 20/56 + 32/63 = 109/126
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