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Add 56/8 and 35/63

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 35/63

56/8 + 35/63 is 68/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   56/8 = 56 × 63/8 × 63 = 3528/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/504 + 280/504 = 3528 + 280/504 = 3808/504
5. 3808/504 simplified gives 68/9
6. So, 56/8 + 35/63 = 68/9
   In mixed form: 75/9

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