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Add 2/56 and 3/63

2/56 + 3/63 is 1/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/504 + 24/504 = 18 + 24/504 = 42/504
5. 42/504 simplified gives 1/12
6. So, 2/56 + 3/63 = 1/12

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