Add 63/56 and 2/5, Solve 1 7/56 + 2/5 as a fraction

Add 63/56 and 2/5

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 2/5

63/56 + 2/5 is 61/40.

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,
2/5 = 2 × 56/5 × 56 = 112/280
Add the two like fractions:
315/280 + 112/280 = 315 + 112/280 = 427/280
427/280 simplified gives 61/40
So, 63/56 + 2/5 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40

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