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Add 42/56 and 36/63

42/56 + 36/63 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/504 + 288/504 = 378 + 288/504 = 666/504
  5. 666/504 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 42/56 + 36/63 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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