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Add 25/63 and 4/56

25/63 + 4/56 is 59/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/504 + 36/504 = 200 + 36/504 = 236/504
  5. 236/504 simplified gives 59/126
  6. So, 25/63 + 4/56 = 59/126

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