Add 4/63 and 12/56
4/63 + 12/56 is 5/18.
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,
4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Add the two like fractions:
32/504 + 108/504 = 32 + 108/504 = 140/504 - 140/504 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 4/63 + 12/56 = 5/18
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