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Add 48/56 and 2/63

48/56 + 2/63 is 8/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/504 + 16/504 = 432 + 16/504 = 448/504
5. 448/504 simplified gives 8/9
6. So, 48/56 + 2/63 = 8/9

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