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Add 63/56 and 60/81

1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 60/81

63/56 + 60/81 is 403/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
    63/56 = 63 × 81/56 × 81 = 5103/4536
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
    60/81 = 60 × 56/81 × 56 = 3360/4536
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5103/4536 + 3360/4536 = 5103 + 3360/4536 = 8463/4536
  5. 8463/4536 simplified gives 403/216
  6. So, 63/56 + 60/81 = 403/216
    In mixed form: 1187/216

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