Add 9/63 and 8/56
9/63 + 8/56 is 2/7.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504 - Add the two like fractions:
72/504 + 72/504 = 72 + 72/504 = 144/504 - 144/504 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 9/63 + 8/56 = 2/7
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