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Add 63/16 and 6/56

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 6/56

63/16 + 6/56 is 453/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    6/56 = 6 × 2/56 × 2 = 12/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/112 + 12/112 = 441 + 12/112 = 453/112
  5. So, 63/16 + 6/56 = 453/112
    In mixed form: 45/112

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