Add 56/35 and 45/63
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 45/63
56/35 + 45/63 is 81/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
45/63 = 45 × 5/63 × 5 = 225/315 - Add the two like fractions:
504/315 + 225/315 = 504 + 225/315 = 729/315 - 729/315 simplified gives 81/35
- So, 56/35 + 45/63 = 81/35
In mixed form: 211/35
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