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Add 28/12 and 56/63

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 56/63

28/12 + 56/63 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   28/12 = 28 × 21/12 × 21 = 588/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/252 + 224/252 = 588 + 224/252 = 812/252
5. 812/252 simplified gives 29/9
6. So, 28/12 + 56/63 = 29/9
   In mixed form: 32/9

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