Add 4/9 and 56/63
4/9 + 56/63 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
4/9 = 4 × 7/9 × 7 = 28/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63 - Add the two like fractions:
28/63 + 56/63 = 28 + 56/63 = 84/63 - 84/63 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 4/9 + 56/63 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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