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Add 63/56 and 28/40

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 28/40

63/56 + 28/40 is 73/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   28/40 = 28 × 7/40 × 7 = 196/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/280 + 196/280 = 315 + 196/280 = 511/280
5. 511/280 simplified gives 73/40
6. So, 63/56 + 28/40 = 73/40
   In mixed form: 133/40

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