Add 56/63 and 90/84
1st number: 56/63, 2nd number: 1 6/84
56/63 + 90/84 is 247/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
90/84 = 90 × 3/84 × 3 = 270/252 - Add the two like fractions:
224/252 + 270/252 = 224 + 270/252 = 494/252 - 494/252 simplified gives 247/126
- So, 56/63 + 90/84 = 247/126
In mixed form: 1121/126
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: