Add 54/5 and 63/56
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 1 7/56
54/5 + 63/56 is 477/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
54/5 = 54 × 56/5 × 56 = 3024/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/280 + 315/280 = 3024 + 315/280 = 3339/280 - 3339/280 simplified gives 477/40
- So, 54/5 + 63/56 = 477/40
In mixed form: 1137/40
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