Add 7/6 and 56/63
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 56/63
7/6 + 56/63 is 37/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
7/6 = 7 × 21/6 × 21 = 147/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126 - Add the two like fractions:
147/126 + 112/126 = 147 + 112/126 = 259/126 - 259/126 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 7/6 + 56/63 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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