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Add 27/63 and 56/4

1st number: 27/63, 2nd number: 14 0/4

27/63 + 56/4 is 101/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    27/63 = 27 × 4/63 × 4 = 108/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    56/4 = 56 × 63/4 × 63 = 3528/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/252 + 3528/252 = 108 + 3528/252 = 3636/252
  5. 3636/252 simplified gives 101/7
  6. So, 27/63 + 56/4 = 101/7
    In mixed form: 143/7

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