Add 4/8 and 56/63
4/8 + 56/63 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
4/8 = 4 × 63/8 × 63 = 252/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504 - Add the two like fractions:
252/504 + 448/504 = 252 + 448/504 = 700/504 - 700/504 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 4/8 + 56/63 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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