Add 56/4 and 8/63, Solve 14 0/4 + 8/63 as a fraction

Add 56/4 and 8/63

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/63

56/4 + 8/63 is 890/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
56/4 = 56 × 63/4 × 63 = 3528/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
Add the two like fractions:
3528/252 + 32/252 = 3528 + 32/252 = 3560/252
3560/252 simplified gives 890/63
So, 56/4 + 8/63 = 890/63
In mixed form: 148/63

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