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Add 8/14 and 56/63

8/14 + 56/63 is 92/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/126 + 112/126 = 72 + 112/126 = 184/126
  5. 184/126 simplified gives 92/63
  6. So, 8/14 + 56/63 = 92/63
    In mixed form: 129/63

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