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Add 63/56 and 60/54

1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 1 6/54

63/56 + 60/54 is 161/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    63/56 = 63 × 27/56 × 27 = 1701/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    60/54 = 60 × 28/54 × 28 = 1680/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/1512 + 1680/1512 = 1701 + 1680/1512 = 3381/1512
  5. 3381/1512 simplified gives 161/72
  6. So, 63/56 + 60/54 = 161/72
    In mixed form: 217/72

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