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Add 27/63 and 20/56

27/63 + 20/56 is 11/14.

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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,
   27/63 = 27 × 8/63 × 8 = 216/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/504 + 180/504 = 216 + 180/504 = 396/504
5. 396/504 simplified gives 11/14
6. So, 27/63 + 20/56 = 11/14

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