Add 60/63 and 27/56
60/63 + 27/56 is 241/168.
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,
27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504 - Add the two like fractions:
480/504 + 243/504 = 480 + 243/504 = 723/504 - 723/504 simplified gives 241/168
- So, 60/63 + 27/56 = 241/168
In mixed form: 173/168
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