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Add 75/63 and 27/56

1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 27/56

75/63 + 27/56 is 281/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    75/63 = 75 × 8/63 × 8 = 600/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/504 + 243/504 = 600 + 243/504 = 843/504
  5. 843/504 simplified gives 281/168
  6. So, 75/63 + 27/56 = 281/168
    In mixed form: 1113/168

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