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Add 4/63 and 5/56

4/63 + 5/56 is 11/72.

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,
    4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/504 + 45/504 = 32 + 45/504 = 77/504
  5. 77/504 simplified gives 11/72
  6. So, 4/63 + 5/56 = 11/72

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