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Add 63/54 and 7/56

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 7/56

63/54 + 7/56 is 31/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   63/54 = 63 × 28/54 × 28 = 1764/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   7/56 = 7 × 27/56 × 27 = 189/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/1512 + 189/1512 = 1764 + 189/1512 = 1953/1512
5. 1953/1512 simplified gives 31/24
6. So, 63/54 + 7/56 = 31/24
   In mixed form: 17/24

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