Add 56/63 and 3/6
56/63 + 3/6 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
3/6 = 3 × 21/6 × 21 = 63/126 - Add the two like fractions:
112/126 + 63/126 = 112 + 63/126 = 175/126 - 175/126 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 56/63 + 3/6 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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