Add 63/56 and 15/3
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 5 0/3
63/56 + 15/3 is 49/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
15/3 = 15 × 56/3 × 56 = 840/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 840/168 = 189 + 840/168 = 1029/168 - 1029/168 simplified gives 49/8
- So, 63/56 + 15/3 = 49/8
In mixed form: 61/8
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