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Add 5/63 and 56/12

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

5/63 + 56/12 is 299/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   56/12 = 56 × 21/12 × 21 = 1176/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/252 + 1176/252 = 20 + 1176/252 = 1196/252
5. 1196/252 simplified gives 299/63
6. So, 5/63 + 56/12 = 299/63
   In mixed form: 447/63

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