Add 4/63 and 42/56
4/63 + 42/56 is 205/252.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
32/504 + 378/504 = 32 + 378/504 = 410/504 - 410/504 simplified gives 205/252
- So, 4/63 + 42/56 = 205/252
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