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Add 10/25 and 56/63

10/25 + 56/63 is 58/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    10/25 = 10 × 63/25 × 63 = 630/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    56/63 = 56 × 25/63 × 25 = 1400/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1575 + 1400/1575 = 630 + 1400/1575 = 2030/1575
  5. 2030/1575 simplified gives 58/45
  6. So, 10/25 + 56/63 = 58/45
    In mixed form: 113/45

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