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Add 63/16 and 56/3

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 18 2/3

63/16 + 56/3 is 1085/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 3 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   56/3 = 56 × 16/3 × 16 = 896/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/48 + 896/48 = 189 + 896/48 = 1085/48
5. So, 63/16 + 56/3 = 1085/48
   In mixed form: 2229/48

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