Add 56/63 and 49/60, Solve 56/63 + 49/60 as a fraction

Add 56/63 and 49/60

56/63 + 49/60 is 307/180.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
56/63 = 56 × 20/63 × 20 = 1120/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
49/60 = 49 × 21/60 × 21 = 1029/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1120/1260 + 1029/1260 = 1120 + 1029/1260 = 2149/1260
2149/1260 simplified gives 307/180
So, 56/63 + 49/60 = 307/180
In mixed form: 1127/180

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