Add 42/63 and 5/56
42/63 + 5/56 is 127/168.
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,
42/63 = 42 × 8/63 × 8 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 45/504 = 336 + 45/504 = 381/504 - 381/504 simplified gives 127/168
- So, 42/63 + 5/56 = 127/168
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