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Add 45/56 and 35/63

45/56 + 35/63 is 685/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    45/56 = 45 × 9/56 × 9 = 405/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/504 + 280/504 = 405 + 280/504 = 685/504
  5. So, 45/56 + 35/63 = 685/504
    In mixed form: 1181/504

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