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Add 63/56 and 16/30

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 16/30

63/56 + 16/30 is 199/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   63/56 = 63 × 15/56 × 15 = 945/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   16/30 = 16 × 28/30 × 28 = 448/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/840 + 448/840 = 945 + 448/840 = 1393/840
5. 1393/840 simplified gives 199/120
6. So, 63/56 + 16/30 = 199/120
   In mixed form: 179/120

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