Add 54/63 and 2/56
54/63 + 2/56 is 25/28.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Add the two like fractions:
432/504 + 18/504 = 432 + 18/504 = 450/504 - 450/504 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 54/63 + 2/56 = 25/28
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