Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 3/8 and 56/63

3/8 + 56/63 is 91/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    3/8 = 3 × 63/8 × 63 = 189/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/504 + 448/504 = 189 + 448/504 = 637/504
  5. 637/504 simplified gives 91/72
  6. So, 3/8 + 56/63 = 91/72
    In mixed form: 119/72

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com