Add 9/56 and 24/63
9/56 + 24/63 is 13/24.
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,
9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504 - Add the two like fractions:
81/504 + 192/504 = 81 + 192/504 = 273/504 - 273/504 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 9/56 + 24/63 = 13/24
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