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Add 20/63 and 56/8

1^st number: 20/63, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

20/63 + 56/8 is 461/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   56/8 = 56 × 63/8 × 63 = 3528/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/504 + 3528/504 = 160 + 3528/504 = 3688/504
5. 3688/504 simplified gives 461/63
6. So, 20/63 + 56/8 = 461/63
   In mixed form: 720/63

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