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Add 63/56 and 12/75

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 12/75

63/56 + 12/75 is 257/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   63/56 = 63 × 75/56 × 75 = 4725/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   12/75 = 12 × 56/75 × 56 = 672/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4725/4200 + 672/4200 = 4725 + 672/4200 = 5397/4200
5. 5397/4200 simplified gives 257/200
6. So, 63/56 + 12/75 = 257/200
   In mixed form: 157/200

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