Add 63/12 and 6/56, Solve 5 3/12 + 6/56 as a fraction

Add 63/12 and 6/56

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 6/56

63/12 + 6/56 is 75/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
63/12 = 63 × 14/12 × 14 = 882/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
Add the two like fractions:
882/168 + 18/168 = 882 + 18/168 = 900/168
900/168 simplified gives 75/14
So, 63/12 + 6/56 = 75/14
In mixed form: 55/14

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