Add 60/63 and 16/56
60/63 + 16/56 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Add the two like fractions:
480/504 + 144/504 = 480 + 144/504 = 624/504 - 624/504 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 60/63 + 16/56 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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