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Add 63/56 and 24/25

1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 24/25

63/56 + 24/25 is 417/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    63/56 = 63 × 25/56 × 25 = 1575/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    24/25 = 24 × 56/25 × 56 = 1344/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/1400 + 1344/1400 = 1575 + 1344/1400 = 2919/1400
  5. 2919/1400 simplified gives 417/200
  6. So, 63/56 + 24/25 = 417/200
    In mixed form: 217/200

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