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Add 56/63 and 7/8

56/63 + 7/8 is 127/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 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 8 × 63 = 504,
    7/8 = 7 × 63/8 × 63 = 441/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/504 + 441/504 = 448 + 441/504 = 889/504
  5. 889/504 simplified gives 127/72
  6. So, 56/63 + 7/8 = 127/72
    In mixed form: 155/72

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