Add 63/56 and 1/81
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 1/81
63/56 + 1/81 is 737/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
63/56 = 63 × 81/56 × 81 = 5103/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
1/81 = 1 × 56/81 × 56 = 56/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
5103/4536 + 56/4536 = 5103 + 56/4536 = 5159/4536 - 5159/4536 simplified gives 737/648
- So, 63/56 + 1/81 = 737/648
In mixed form: 189/648
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