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Add 9/5 and 56/63

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 56/63

9/5 + 56/63 is 121/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    9/5 = 9 × 63/5 × 63 = 567/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/315 + 280/315 = 567 + 280/315 = 847/315
  5. 847/315 simplified gives 121/45
  6. So, 9/5 + 56/63 = 121/45
    In mixed form: 231/45

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