Add 56/25 and 7/63, Solve 2 6/25 + 7/63 as a fraction

Add 56/25 and 7/63

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 7/63

56/25 + 7/63 is 529/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
56/25 = 56 × 63/25 × 63 = 3528/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
7/63 = 7 × 25/63 × 25 = 175/1575
Add the two like fractions:
3528/1575 + 175/1575 = 3528 + 175/1575 = 3703/1575
3703/1575 simplified gives 529/225
So, 56/25 + 7/63 = 529/225
In mixed form: 279/225

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