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Add 56/96 and 7/63

56/96 + 7/63 is 25/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   56/96 = 56 × 21/96 × 21 = 1176/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/2016 + 224/2016 = 1176 + 224/2016 = 1400/2016
5. 1400/2016 simplified gives 25/36
6. So, 56/96 + 7/63 = 25/36

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