Add 3/21 and 56/63
3/21 + 56/63 is 65/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
3/21 = 3 × 3/21 × 3 = 9/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63 - Add the two like fractions:
9/63 + 56/63 = 9 + 56/63 = 65/63 - So, 3/21 + 56/63 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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