Add 56/70 and 56/63
56/70 + 56/63 is 76/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
56/63 = 56 × 10/63 × 10 = 560/630 - Add the two like fractions:
504/630 + 560/630 = 504 + 560/630 = 1064/630 - 1064/630 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 56/70 + 56/63 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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