Add 7/56 and 5/63
7/56 + 5/63 is 103/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504 - Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 40/504 = 63 + 40/504 = 103/504 - So, 7/56 + 5/63 = 103/504
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/56+5/63 7/56+10/63 21/56+5/63 7/56+15/63 35/56+5/63 7/56+25/63 49/56+5/63 7/56+35/63