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Add 49/56 and 63/15

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 4 3/15

49/56 + 63/15 is 203/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   63/15 = 63 × 56/15 × 56 = 3528/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/840 + 3528/840 = 735 + 3528/840 = 4263/840
5. 4263/840 simplified gives 203/40
6. So, 49/56 + 63/15 = 203/40
   In mixed form: 53/40

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