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Add 5/18 and 56/63

5/18 + 56/63 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/126 + 112/126 = 35 + 112/126 = 147/126
  5. 147/126 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 5/18 + 56/63 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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