Add 28/5 and 56/63, Solve 5 3/5 + 56/63 as a fraction

Add 28/5 and 56/63

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 56/63

28/5 + 56/63 is 292/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
28/5 = 28 × 63/5 × 63 = 1764/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
Add the two like fractions:
1764/315 + 280/315 = 1764 + 280/315 = 2044/315
2044/315 simplified gives 292/45
So, 28/5 + 56/63 = 292/45
In mixed form: 622/45

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