Add 20/63 and 56/64
20/63 + 56/64 is 601/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
20/63 = 20 × 64/63 × 64 = 1280/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
56/64 = 56 × 63/64 × 63 = 3528/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/4032 + 3528/4032 = 1280 + 3528/4032 = 4808/4032 - 4808/4032 simplified gives 601/504
- So, 20/63 + 56/64 = 601/504
In mixed form: 197/504
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