Add 63/56 and 6/28
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 6/28
63/56 + 6/28 is 75/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
63/56 = 63 × 1/56 × 1 = 63/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
6/28 = 6 × 2/28 × 2 = 12/56 - Add the two like fractions:
63/56 + 12/56 = 63 + 12/56 = 75/56 - So, 63/56 + 6/28 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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