Add 63/6 and 98/56, Solve 10 3/6 + 1 42/56 as a fraction

Add 63/6 and 98/56

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

63/6 + 98/56 is 49/4.

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,
98/56 = 98 × 3/56 × 3 = 294/168
Add the two like fractions:
1764/168 + 294/168 = 1764 + 294/168 = 2058/168
2058/168 simplified gives 49/4
So, 63/6 + 98/56 = 49/4
In mixed form: 121/4

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