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Add 56/63 and 30/48

56/63 + 30/48 is 109/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   56/63 = 56 × 16/63 × 16 = 896/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   30/48 = 30 × 21/48 × 21 = 630/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/1008 + 630/1008 = 896 + 630/1008 = 1526/1008
5. 1526/1008 simplified gives 109/72
6. So, 56/63 + 30/48 = 109/72
   In mixed form: 137/72

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