Add 30/56 and 60/63
30/56 + 60/63 is 125/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504 - Add the two like fractions:
270/504 + 480/504 = 270 + 480/504 = 750/504 - 750/504 simplified gives 125/84
- So, 30/56 + 60/63 = 125/84
In mixed form: 141/84
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