Add 5/56 and 63/18, Solve 5/56 + 3 9/18 as a fraction

Add 5/56 and 63/18

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 3 9/18

5/56 + 63/18 is 201/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
63/18 = 63 × 28/18 × 28 = 1764/504
Add the two like fractions:
45/504 + 1764/504 = 45 + 1764/504 = 1809/504
1809/504 simplified gives 201/56
So, 5/56 + 63/18 = 201/56
In mixed form: 333/56

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