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Add 25/9 and 56/63

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 56/63

25/9 + 56/63 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    25/9 = 25 × 7/9 × 7 = 175/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/63 + 56/63 = 175 + 56/63 = 231/63
  5. 231/63 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 25/9 + 56/63 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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