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Add 7/2 and 63/56

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 1 7/56

7/2 + 63/56 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
    7/2 = 7 × 28/2 × 28 = 196/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    63/56 = 63 × 1/56 × 1 = 63/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/56 + 63/56 = 196 + 63/56 = 259/56
  5. 259/56 simplified gives 37/8
  6. So, 7/2 + 63/56 = 37/8
    In mixed form: 45/8

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