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Add 4/63 and 56/72

4/63 + 56/72 is 53/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   56/72 = 56 × 7/72 × 7 = 392/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/504 + 392/504 = 32 + 392/504 = 424/504
5. 424/504 simplified gives 53/63
6. So, 4/63 + 56/72 = 53/63

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