Add 5/12 and 56/63, Solve 5/12 + 56/63 as a fraction

Add 5/12 and 56/63

5/12 + 56/63 is 47/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
5/12 = 5 × 21/12 × 21 = 105/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252
Add the two like fractions:
105/252 + 224/252 = 105 + 224/252 = 329/252
329/252 simplified gives 47/36
So, 5/12 + 56/63 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36

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