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Add 63/56 and 50/36

1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 1 14/36

63/56 + 50/36 is 181/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 36 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    63/56 = 63 × 9/56 × 9 = 567/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    50/36 = 50 × 14/36 × 14 = 700/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/504 + 700/504 = 567 + 700/504 = 1267/504
  5. 1267/504 simplified gives 181/72
  6. So, 63/56 + 50/36 = 181/72
    In mixed form: 237/72

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