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Add 63/56 and 8/20

1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 8/20

63/56 + 8/20 is 61/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 20 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    8/20 = 8 × 14/20 × 14 = 112/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/280 + 112/280 = 315 + 112/280 = 427/280
  5. 427/280 simplified gives 61/40
  6. So, 63/56 + 8/20 = 61/40
    In mixed form: 121/40

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