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Add 5/63 and 54/56

5/63 + 54/56 is 263/252.

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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,
   5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/504 + 486/504 = 40 + 486/504 = 526/504
5. 526/504 simplified gives 263/252
6. So, 5/63 + 54/56 = 263/252
   In mixed form: 111/252

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