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Add 20/56 and 75/63

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 1 12/63

20/56 + 75/63 is 65/42.

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,
   20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   75/63 = 75 × 8/63 × 8 = 600/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/504 + 600/504 = 180 + 600/504 = 780/504
5. 780/504 simplified gives 65/42
6. So, 20/56 + 75/63 = 65/42
   In mixed form: 123/42

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