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Add 56/63 and 30/72

56/63 + 30/72 is 47/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/504 + 210/504 = 448 + 210/504 = 658/504
  5. 658/504 simplified gives 47/36
  6. So, 56/63 + 30/72 = 47/36
    In mixed form: 111/36

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