Add 56/30 and 36/63, Solve 1 26/30 + 36/63 as a fraction

Add 56/30 and 36/63

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 36/63

56/30 + 36/63 is 256/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
56/30 = 56 × 21/30 × 21 = 1176/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
36/63 = 36 × 10/63 × 10 = 360/630
Add the two like fractions:
1176/630 + 360/630 = 1176 + 360/630 = 1536/630
1536/630 simplified gives 256/105
So, 56/30 + 36/63 = 256/105
In mixed form: 246/105

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