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Add 56/63 and 45/60

56/63 + 45/60 is 59/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    56/63 = 56 × 20/63 × 20 = 1120/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    45/60 = 45 × 21/60 × 21 = 945/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1260 + 945/1260 = 1120 + 945/1260 = 2065/1260
  5. 2065/1260 simplified gives 59/36
  6. So, 56/63 + 45/60 = 59/36
    In mixed form: 123/36

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