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Add 30/8 and 56/63

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 56/63

30/8 + 56/63 is 167/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   30/8 = 30 × 63/8 × 63 = 1890/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/504 + 448/504 = 1890 + 448/504 = 2338/504
5. 2338/504 simplified gives 167/36
6. So, 30/8 + 56/63 = 167/36
   In mixed form: 423/36

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