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Add 6/56 and 80/63

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 1 17/63

6/56 + 80/63 is 347/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   80/63 = 80 × 8/63 × 8 = 640/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/504 + 640/504 = 54 + 640/504 = 694/504
5. 694/504 simplified gives 347/252
6. So, 6/56 + 80/63 = 347/252
   In mixed form: 195/252

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