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Add 63/15 and 7/56

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 7/56

63/15 + 7/56 is 173/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    63/15 = 63 × 56/15 × 56 = 3528/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    7/56 = 7 × 15/56 × 15 = 105/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/840 + 105/840 = 3528 + 105/840 = 3633/840
  5. 3633/840 simplified gives 173/40
  6. So, 63/15 + 7/56 = 173/40
    In mixed form: 413/40

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