Add 63/8 and 42/56
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 42/56
63/8 + 42/56 is 69/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
63/8 = 63 × 7/8 × 7 = 441/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
441/56 + 42/56 = 441 + 42/56 = 483/56 - 483/56 simplified gives 69/8
- So, 63/8 + 42/56 = 69/8
In mixed form: 85/8
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