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Add 56/16 and 5/63

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 5/63

56/16 + 5/63 is 451/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    56/16 = 56 × 63/16 × 63 = 3528/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    5/63 = 5 × 16/63 × 16 = 80/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/1008 + 80/1008 = 3528 + 80/1008 = 3608/1008
  5. 3608/1008 simplified gives 451/126
  6. So, 56/16 + 5/63 = 451/126
    In mixed form: 373/126

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