Add 56/5 and 4/63, Solve 11 1/5 + 4/63 as a fraction

Add 56/5 and 4/63

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 4/63

56/5 + 4/63 is 3548/315.

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,
4/63 = 4 × 5/63 × 5 = 20/315
Add the two like fractions:
3528/315 + 20/315 = 3528 + 20/315 = 3548/315
So, 56/5 + 4/63 = 3548/315
In mixed form: 1183/315

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