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Add 5/4 and 56/63

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 56/63

5/4 + 56/63 is 77/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   5/4 = 5 × 63/4 × 63 = 315/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/252 + 224/252 = 315 + 224/252 = 539/252
5. 539/252 simplified gives 77/36
6. So, 5/4 + 56/63 = 77/36
   In mixed form: 25/36

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