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Add 56/35 and 28/63

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 28/63

56/35 + 28/63 is 92/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    28/63 = 28 × 5/63 × 5 = 140/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/315 + 140/315 = 504 + 140/315 = 644/315
  5. 644/315 simplified gives 92/45
  6. So, 56/35 + 28/63 = 92/45
    In mixed form: 22/45

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