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Add 63/25 and 21/56

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 21/56

63/25 + 21/56 is 579/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   63/25 = 63 × 56/25 × 56 = 3528/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   21/56 = 21 × 25/56 × 25 = 525/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/1400 + 525/1400 = 3528 + 525/1400 = 4053/1400
5. 4053/1400 simplified gives 579/200
6. So, 63/25 + 21/56 = 579/200
   In mixed form: 2179/200

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