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Add 49/63 and 42/56

49/63 + 42/56 is 55/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/504 + 378/504 = 392 + 378/504 = 770/504
5. 770/504 simplified gives 55/36
6. So, 49/63 + 42/56 = 55/36
   In mixed form: 119/36

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