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Add 56/50 and 15/63

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 15/63

56/50 + 15/63 is 713/525.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   56/50 = 56 × 63/50 × 63 = 3528/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   15/63 = 15 × 50/63 × 50 = 750/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/3150 + 750/3150 = 3528 + 750/3150 = 4278/3150
5. 4278/3150 simplified gives 713/525
6. So, 56/50 + 15/63 = 713/525
   In mixed form: 1188/525

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