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Add 14/15 and 56/63

14/15 + 56/63 is 82/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    14/15 = 14 × 21/15 × 21 = 294/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/315 + 280/315 = 294 + 280/315 = 574/315
  5. 574/315 simplified gives 82/45
  6. So, 14/15 + 56/63 = 82/45
    In mixed form: 137/45

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