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Add 36/80 and 63/56

1^st number: 36/80, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

36/80 + 63/56 is 63/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   63/56 = 63 × 10/56 × 10 = 630/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/560 + 630/560 = 252 + 630/560 = 882/560
5. 882/560 simplified gives 63/40
6. So, 36/80 + 63/56 = 63/40
   In mixed form: 123/40

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