Add 63/6 and 49/56, Solve 10 3/6 + 49/56 as a fraction

Add 63/6 and 49/56

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 49/56

63/6 + 49/56 is 91/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
63/6 = 63 × 28/6 × 28 = 1764/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168
Add the two like fractions:
1764/168 + 147/168 = 1764 + 147/168 = 1911/168
1911/168 simplified gives 91/8
So, 63/6 + 49/56 = 91/8
In mixed form: 113/8

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