Add 98/56 and 56/63, Solve 1 42/56 + 56/63 as a fraction

Add 98/56 and 56/63

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 56/63

98/56 + 56/63 is 95/36.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
98/56 = 98 × 9/56 × 9 = 882/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
Add the two like fractions:
882/504 + 448/504 = 882 + 448/504 = 1330/504
1330/504 simplified gives 95/36
So, 98/56 + 56/63 = 95/36
In mixed form: 223/36

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