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Add 63/4 and 36/56

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 36/56

63/4 + 36/56 is 459/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   63/4 = 63 × 14/4 × 14 = 882/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   36/56 = 36 × 1/56 × 1 = 36/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/56 + 36/56 = 882 + 36/56 = 918/56
5. 918/56 simplified gives 459/28
6. So, 63/4 + 36/56 = 459/28
   In mixed form: 1611/28

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