Add 3/63 and 28/56
3/63 + 28/56 is 23/42.
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,
3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
24/504 + 252/504 = 24 + 252/504 = 276/504 - 276/504 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 3/63 + 28/56 = 23/42
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