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Add 56/5 and 63/49

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

56/5 + 63/49 is 437/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   56/5 = 56 × 49/5 × 49 = 2744/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   63/49 = 63 × 5/49 × 5 = 315/245
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/245 + 315/245 = 2744 + 315/245 = 3059/245
5. 3059/245 simplified gives 437/35
6. So, 56/5 + 63/49 = 437/35
   In mixed form: 1217/35

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