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Add 9/56 and 63/45

1st number: 9/56, 2nd number: 1 18/45

9/56 + 63/45 is 437/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    9/56 = 9 × 45/56 × 45 = 405/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    63/45 = 63 × 56/45 × 56 = 3528/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/2520 + 3528/2520 = 405 + 3528/2520 = 3933/2520
  5. 3933/2520 simplified gives 437/280
  6. So, 9/56 + 63/45 = 437/280
    In mixed form: 1157/280

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