Add 56/63 and 20/24
56/63 + 20/24 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
20/24 = 20 × 21/24 × 21 = 420/504 - Add the two like fractions:
448/504 + 420/504 = 448 + 420/504 = 868/504 - 868/504 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 56/63 + 20/24 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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