Add 49/63 and 20/56
49/63 + 20/56 is 143/126.
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,
49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Add the two like fractions:
392/504 + 180/504 = 392 + 180/504 = 572/504 - 572/504 simplified gives 143/126
- So, 49/63 + 20/56 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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