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Add 56/64 and 12/63

56/64 + 12/63 is 179/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    56/64 = 56 × 63/64 × 63 = 3528/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    12/63 = 12 × 64/63 × 64 = 768/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/4032 + 768/4032 = 3528 + 768/4032 = 4296/4032
  5. 4296/4032 simplified gives 179/168
  6. So, 56/64 + 12/63 = 179/168
    In mixed form: 111/168

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