Add 4/56 and 63/70
4/56 + 63/70 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
63/70 = 63 × 4/70 × 4 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
20/280 + 252/280 = 20 + 252/280 = 272/280 - 272/280 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 4/56 + 63/70 = 34/35
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