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Add 48/56 and 8/63

48/56 + 8/63 is 62/63.

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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,
   8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/504 + 64/504 = 432 + 64/504 = 496/504
5. 496/504 simplified gives 62/63
6. So, 48/56 + 8/63 = 62/63

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