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Add 56/5 and 25/63

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 25/63

56/5 + 25/63 is 3653/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    56/5 = 56 × 63/5 × 63 = 3528/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    25/63 = 25 × 5/63 × 5 = 125/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/315 + 125/315 = 3528 + 125/315 = 3653/315
  5. So, 56/5 + 25/63 = 3653/315
    In mixed form: 11188/315

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