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Add 56/15 and 3/63

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 3/63

56/15 + 3/63 is 397/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    56/15 = 56 × 21/15 × 21 = 1176/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/315 + 15/315 = 1176 + 15/315 = 1191/315
  5. 1191/315 simplified gives 397/105
  6. So, 56/15 + 3/63 = 397/105
    In mixed form: 382/105

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