Add 56/63 and 12/25, Solve 56/63 + 12/25 as a fraction

Add 56/63 and 12/25

56/63 + 12/25 is 308/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
56/63 = 56 × 25/63 × 25 = 1400/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
12/25 = 12 × 63/25 × 63 = 756/1575
Add the two like fractions:
1400/1575 + 756/1575 = 1400 + 756/1575 = 2156/1575
2156/1575 simplified gives 308/225
So, 56/63 + 12/25 = 308/225
In mixed form: 183/225

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