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Add 14/36 and 56/63

14/36 + 56/63 is 23/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/252 + 224/252 = 98 + 224/252 = 322/252
5. 322/252 simplified gives 23/18
6. So, 14/36 + 56/63 = 23/18
   In mixed form: 15/18

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