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Add 56/12 and 54/63

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 54/63

56/12 + 54/63 is 116/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   56/12 = 56 × 21/12 × 21 = 1176/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   54/63 = 54 × 4/63 × 4 = 216/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/252 + 216/252 = 1176 + 216/252 = 1392/252
5. 1392/252 simplified gives 116/21
6. So, 56/12 + 54/63 = 116/21
   In mixed form: 511/21

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