Add 54/56 and 8/63
54/56 + 8/63 is 275/252.
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,
54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504 - Add the two like fractions:
486/504 + 64/504 = 486 + 64/504 = 550/504 - 550/504 simplified gives 275/252
- So, 54/56 + 8/63 = 275/252
In mixed form: 123/252
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