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Add 63/56 and 15/90

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 15/90

63/56 + 15/90 is 31/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   63/56 = 63 × 45/56 × 45 = 2835/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   15/90 = 15 × 28/90 × 28 = 420/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2835/2520 + 420/2520 = 2835 + 420/2520 = 3255/2520
5. 3255/2520 simplified gives 31/24
6. So, 63/56 + 15/90 = 31/24
   In mixed form: 17/24

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