Add 56/60 and 8/63
56/60 + 8/63 is 334/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
56/60 = 56 × 21/60 × 21 = 1176/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
8/63 = 8 × 20/63 × 20 = 160/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1260 + 160/1260 = 1176 + 160/1260 = 1336/1260 - 1336/1260 simplified gives 334/315
- So, 56/60 + 8/63 = 334/315
In mixed form: 119/315
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