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Add 56/63 and 7/20

56/63 + 7/20 is 223/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    56/63 = 56 × 20/63 × 20 = 1120/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    7/20 = 7 × 63/20 × 63 = 441/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1260 + 441/1260 = 1120 + 441/1260 = 1561/1260
  5. 1561/1260 simplified gives 223/180
  6. So, 56/63 + 7/20 = 223/180
    In mixed form: 143/180

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