Add 6/56 and 5/63
6/56 + 5/63 is 47/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504 - Add the two like fractions:
54/504 + 40/504 = 54 + 40/504 = 94/504 - 94/504 simplified gives 47/252
- So, 6/56 + 5/63 = 47/252
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