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Add 63/49 and 2/56

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 2/56

63/49 + 2/56 is 37/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   63/49 = 63 × 8/49 × 8 = 504/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/392 + 14/392 = 504 + 14/392 = 518/392
5. 518/392 simplified gives 37/28
6. So, 63/49 + 2/56 = 37/28
   In mixed form: 19/28

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