Add 5/63 and 12/56
5/63 + 12/56 is 37/126.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Add the two like fractions:
40/504 + 108/504 = 40 + 108/504 = 148/504 - 148/504 simplified gives 37/126
- So, 5/63 + 12/56 = 37/126
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