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Add 63/56 and 5/45

1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 5/45

63/56 + 5/45 is 89/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    63/56 = 63 × 45/56 × 45 = 2835/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    5/45 = 5 × 56/45 × 56 = 280/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/2520 + 280/2520 = 2835 + 280/2520 = 3115/2520
  5. 3115/2520 simplified gives 89/72
  6. So, 63/56 + 5/45 = 89/72
    In mixed form: 117/72

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