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Add 1/63 and 3/56

1/63 + 3/56 is 5/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/504 + 27/504 = 8 + 27/504 = 35/504
  5. 35/504 simplified gives 5/72
  6. So, 1/63 + 3/56 = 5/72

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