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Add 15/56 and 63/45

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

15/56 + 63/45 is 467/280.

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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,
   15/56 = 15 × 45/56 × 45 = 675/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   63/45 = 63 × 56/45 × 56 = 3528/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/2520 + 3528/2520 = 675 + 3528/2520 = 4203/2520
5. 4203/2520 simplified gives 467/280
6. So, 15/56 + 63/45 = 467/280
   In mixed form: 1187/280

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