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Add 56/15 and 63/49

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

56/15 + 63/49 is 527/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   56/15 = 56 × 49/15 × 49 = 2744/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   63/49 = 63 × 15/49 × 15 = 945/735
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/735 + 945/735 = 2744 + 945/735 = 3689/735
5. 3689/735 simplified gives 527/105
6. So, 56/15 + 63/49 = 527/105
   In mixed form: 52/105

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