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Add 56/63 and 27/16

1st number: 56/63, 2nd number: 1 11/16

56/63 + 27/16 is 371/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    56/63 = 56 × 16/63 × 16 = 896/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    27/16 = 27 × 63/16 × 63 = 1701/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/1008 + 1701/1008 = 896 + 1701/1008 = 2597/1008
  5. 2597/1008 simplified gives 371/144
  6. So, 56/63 + 27/16 = 371/144
    In mixed form: 283/144

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