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Add 25/63 and 5/56

25/63 + 5/56 is 35/72.

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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,
   25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/504 + 45/504 = 200 + 45/504 = 245/504
5. 245/504 simplified gives 35/72
6. So, 25/63 + 5/56 = 35/72

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