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Add 1/56 and 63/28

1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 2 7/28

1/56 + 63/28 is 127/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    1/56 = 1 × 1/56 × 1 = 1/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    63/28 = 63 × 2/28 × 2 = 126/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/56 + 126/56 = 1 + 126/56 = 127/56
  5. So, 1/56 + 63/28 = 127/56
    In mixed form: 215/56

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