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Add 56/4 and 7/63

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 7/63

56/4 + 7/63 is 127/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    56/4 = 56 × 63/4 × 63 = 3528/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/252 + 28/252 = 3528 + 28/252 = 3556/252
  5. 3556/252 simplified gives 127/9
  6. So, 56/4 + 7/63 = 127/9
    In mixed form: 141/9

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