Add 56/5 and 14/63, Solve 11 1/5 + 14/63 as a fraction

Add 56/5 and 14/63

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 14/63

56/5 + 14/63 is 514/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
56/5 = 56 × 63/5 × 63 = 3528/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315
Add the two like fractions:
3528/315 + 70/315 = 3528 + 70/315 = 3598/315
3598/315 simplified gives 514/45
So, 56/5 + 14/63 = 514/45
In mixed form: 1119/45

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