Add 56/15 and 36/63, Solve 3 11/15 + 36/63 as a fraction

Add 56/15 and 36/63

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 36/63

56/15 + 36/63 is 452/105.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
56/15 = 56 × 21/15 × 21 = 1176/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315
Add the two like fractions:
1176/315 + 180/315 = 1176 + 180/315 = 1356/315
1356/315 simplified gives 452/105
So, 56/15 + 36/63 = 452/105
In mixed form: 432/105

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