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Add 8/63 and 10/56

8/63 + 10/56 is 11/36.

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,
    8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/504 + 90/504 = 64 + 90/504 = 154/504
  5. 154/504 simplified gives 11/36
  6. So, 8/63 + 10/56 = 11/36

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