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Add 63/15 and 56/45

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

63/15 + 56/45 is 49/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   63/15 = 63 × 3/15 × 3 = 189/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/45 + 56/45 = 189 + 56/45 = 245/45
5. 245/45 simplified gives 49/9
6. So, 63/15 + 56/45 = 49/9
   In mixed form: 54/9

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