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Add 63/14 and 63/56

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

63/14 + 63/56 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   63/14 = 63 × 4/14 × 4 = 252/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   63/56 = 63 × 1/56 × 1 = 63/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/56 + 63/56 = 252 + 63/56 = 315/56
5. 315/56 simplified gives 45/8
6. So, 63/14 + 63/56 = 45/8
   In mixed form: 55/8

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