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Add 63/4 and 12/56

1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 12/56

63/4 + 12/56 is 447/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
    63/4 = 63 × 14/4 × 14 = 882/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    12/56 = 12 × 1/56 × 1 = 12/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/56 + 12/56 = 882 + 12/56 = 894/56
  5. 894/56 simplified gives 447/28
  6. So, 63/4 + 12/56 = 447/28
    In mixed form: 1527/28

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