Add 20/63 and 48/56
20/63 + 48/56 is 74/63.
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,
20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504 - Add the two like fractions:
160/504 + 432/504 = 160 + 432/504 = 592/504 - 592/504 simplified gives 74/63
- So, 20/63 + 48/56 = 74/63
In mixed form: 111/63
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