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Add 56/63 and 56/80

56/63 + 56/80 is 143/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    56/63 = 56 × 80/63 × 80 = 4480/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    56/80 = 56 × 63/80 × 63 = 3528/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/5040 + 3528/5040 = 4480 + 3528/5040 = 8008/5040
  5. 8008/5040 simplified gives 143/90
  6. So, 56/63 + 56/80 = 143/90
    In mixed form: 153/90

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