Add 54/63 and 10/56
54/63 + 10/56 is 29/28.
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,
54/63 = 54 × 8/63 × 8 = 432/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Add the two like fractions:
432/504 + 90/504 = 432 + 90/504 = 522/504 - 522/504 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 54/63 + 10/56 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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