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Add 63/36 and 4/56

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 4/56

63/36 + 4/56 is 51/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   63/36 = 63 × 14/36 × 14 = 882/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/504 + 36/504 = 882 + 36/504 = 918/504
5. 918/504 simplified gives 51/28
6. So, 63/36 + 4/56 = 51/28
   In mixed form: 123/28

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