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Add 56/42 and 6/63

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 6/63

56/42 + 6/63 is 10/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   56/42 = 56 × 3/42 × 3 = 168/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/126 + 12/126 = 168 + 12/126 = 180/126
5. 180/126 simplified gives 10/7
6. So, 56/42 + 6/63 = 10/7
   In mixed form: 13/7

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