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Add 54/63 and 10/56

54/63 + 10/56 is 29/28.

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,
    54/63 = 54 × 8/63 × 8 = 432/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/504 + 90/504 = 432 + 90/504 = 522/504
  5. 522/504 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 54/63 + 10/56 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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