Add 25/63 and 48/56
25/63 + 48/56 is 79/63.
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,
25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504 - Add the two like fractions:
200/504 + 432/504 = 200 + 432/504 = 632/504 - 632/504 simplified gives 79/63
- So, 25/63 + 48/56 = 79/63
In mixed form: 116/63
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