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Add 56/63 and 36/70

56/63 + 36/70 is 442/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    56/63 = 56 × 10/63 × 10 = 560/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/630 + 324/630 = 560 + 324/630 = 884/630
  5. 884/630 simplified gives 442/315
  6. So, 56/63 + 36/70 = 442/315
    In mixed form: 1127/315

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