Add 4/63 and 54/56
4/63 + 54/56 is 37/36.
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,
54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504 - Add the two like fractions:
32/504 + 486/504 = 32 + 486/504 = 518/504 - 518/504 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 4/63 + 54/56 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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