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Add 12/63 and 75/56

1^st number: 12/63, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

12/63 + 75/56 is 257/168.

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,
   12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   75/56 = 75 × 9/56 × 9 = 675/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/504 + 675/504 = 96 + 675/504 = 771/504
5. 771/504 simplified gives 257/168
6. So, 12/63 + 75/56 = 257/168
   In mixed form: 189/168

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