Add 63/56 and 14/5
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 2 4/5
63/56 + 14/5 is 157/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
14/5 = 14 × 56/5 × 56 = 784/280 - Add the two like fractions:
315/280 + 784/280 = 315 + 784/280 = 1099/280 - 1099/280 simplified gives 157/40
- So, 63/56 + 14/5 = 157/40
In mixed form: 337/40
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