Add 63/2 and 56/3
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 18 2/3
63/2 + 56/3 is 301/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
63/2 = 63 × 3/2 × 3 = 189/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
56/3 = 56 × 2/3 × 2 = 112/6 - Add the two like fractions:
189/6 + 112/6 = 189 + 112/6 = 301/6 - So, 63/2 + 56/3 = 301/6
In mixed form: 501/6
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