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Add 56/12 and 70/63

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

56/12 + 70/63 is 52/9.

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,
   70/63 = 70 × 4/63 × 4 = 280/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/252 + 280/252 = 1176 + 280/252 = 1456/252
5. 1456/252 simplified gives 52/9
6. So, 56/12 + 70/63 = 52/9
   In mixed form: 57/9

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