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Add 56/64 and 42/63

56/64 + 42/63 is 37/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   56/64 = 56 × 63/64 × 63 = 3528/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   42/63 = 42 × 64/63 × 64 = 2688/4032
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/4032 + 2688/4032 = 3528 + 2688/4032 = 6216/4032
5. 6216/4032 simplified gives 37/24
6. So, 56/64 + 42/63 = 37/24
   In mixed form: 113/24

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