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Add 70/56 and 6/63

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 6/63

70/56 + 6/63 is 113/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    70/56 = 70 × 9/56 × 9 = 630/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/504 + 48/504 = 630 + 48/504 = 678/504
  5. 678/504 simplified gives 113/84
  6. So, 70/56 + 6/63 = 113/84
    In mixed form: 129/84

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