Add 56/63 and 2/5
56/63 + 2/5 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
2/5 = 2 × 63/5 × 63 = 126/315 - Add the two like fractions:
280/315 + 126/315 = 280 + 126/315 = 406/315 - 406/315 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 56/63 + 2/5 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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