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Add 5/8 and 56/63

5/8 + 56/63 is 109/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    5/8 = 5 × 63/8 × 63 = 315/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/504 + 448/504 = 315 + 448/504 = 763/504
  5. 763/504 simplified gives 109/72
  6. So, 5/8 + 56/63 = 109/72
    In mixed form: 137/72

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