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Add 63/56 and 16/45

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 16/45

63/56 + 16/45 is 533/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 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 45 × 56 = 2520,
   16/45 = 16 × 56/45 × 56 = 896/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2835/2520 + 896/2520 = 2835 + 896/2520 = 3731/2520
5. 3731/2520 simplified gives 533/360
6. So, 63/56 + 16/45 = 533/360
   In mixed form: 1173/360

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