Add 56/63 and 27/10, Solve 56/63 + 2 7/10 as a fraction

Add 56/63 and 27/10

1^st number: 56/63, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

56/63 + 27/10 is 323/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 10 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
56/63 = 56 × 10/63 × 10 = 560/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
27/10 = 27 × 63/10 × 63 = 1701/630
Add the two like fractions:
560/630 + 1701/630 = 560 + 1701/630 = 2261/630
2261/630 simplified gives 323/90
So, 56/63 + 27/10 = 323/90
In mixed form: 353/90

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