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Add 21/56 and 45/6

1^st number: 21/56, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

21/56 + 45/6 is 63/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   45/6 = 45 × 28/6 × 28 = 1260/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/168 + 1260/168 = 63 + 1260/168 = 1323/168
5. 1323/168 simplified gives 63/8
6. So, 21/56 + 45/6 = 63/8
   In mixed form: 77/8

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