Add 56/63 and 20/35
56/63 + 20/35 is 92/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315 - Add the two like fractions:
280/315 + 180/315 = 280 + 180/315 = 460/315 - 460/315 simplified gives 92/63
- So, 56/63 + 20/35 = 92/63
In mixed form: 129/63
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