Add 8/63 and 6/56
8/63 + 6/56 is 59/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Add the two like fractions:
64/504 + 54/504 = 64 + 54/504 = 118/504 - 118/504 simplified gives 59/252
- So, 8/63 + 6/56 = 59/252
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