Add 60/63 and 32/56
60/63 + 32/56 is 32/21.
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,
32/56 = 32 × 9/56 × 9 = 288/504 - Add the two like fractions:
480/504 + 288/504 = 480 + 288/504 = 768/504 - 768/504 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 60/63 + 32/56 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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