Add 5/56 and 30/63
5/56 + 30/63 is 95/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
30/63 = 30 × 8/63 × 8 = 240/504 - Add the two like fractions:
45/504 + 240/504 = 45 + 240/504 = 285/504 - 285/504 simplified gives 95/168
- So, 5/56 + 30/63 = 95/168
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