Add 56/10 and 7/63, Solve 5 6/10 + 7/63 as a fraction

Add 56/10 and 7/63

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 7/63

56/10 + 7/63 is 257/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
56/10 = 56 × 63/10 × 63 = 3528/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
7/63 = 7 × 10/63 × 10 = 70/630
Add the two like fractions:
3528/630 + 70/630 = 3528 + 70/630 = 3598/630
3598/630 simplified gives 257/45
So, 56/10 + 7/63 = 257/45
In mixed form: 532/45

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