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Add 2/63 and 54/56

2/63 + 54/56 is 251/252.

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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,
   2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/504 + 486/504 = 16 + 486/504 = 502/504
5. 502/504 simplified gives 251/252
6. So, 2/63 + 54/56 = 251/252

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