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Add 30/36 and 63/56

1^st number: 30/36, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

30/36 + 63/56 is 47/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   30/36 = 30 × 14/36 × 14 = 420/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   63/56 = 63 × 9/56 × 9 = 567/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/504 + 567/504 = 420 + 567/504 = 987/504
5. 987/504 simplified gives 47/24
6. So, 30/36 + 63/56 = 47/24
   In mixed form: 123/24

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