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Add 50/63 and 27/56

50/63 + 27/56 is 643/504.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/504 + 243/504 = 400 + 243/504 = 643/504
5. So, 50/63 + 27/56 = 643/504
   In mixed form: 1139/504

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