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Add 56/63 and 45/48

56/63 + 45/48 is 263/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 48 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 48 × 21 = 1008,
    45/48 = 45 × 21/48 × 21 = 945/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/1008 + 945/1008 = 896 + 945/1008 = 1841/1008
  5. 1841/1008 simplified gives 263/144
  6. So, 56/63 + 45/48 = 263/144
    In mixed form: 1119/144

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