Add 63/6 and 7/56
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 7/56
63/6 + 7/56 is 85/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
63/6 = 63 × 28/6 × 28 = 1764/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/168 + 21/168 = 1764 + 21/168 = 1785/168 - 1785/168 simplified gives 85/8
- So, 63/6 + 7/56 = 85/8
In mixed form: 105/8
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