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Add 63/56 and 28/54

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 28/54

63/56 + 28/54 is 355/216.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   63/56 = 63 × 27/56 × 27 = 1701/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   28/54 = 28 × 28/54 × 28 = 784/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1701/1512 + 784/1512 = 1701 + 784/1512 = 2485/1512
5. 2485/1512 simplified gives 355/216
6. So, 63/56 + 28/54 = 355/216
   In mixed form: 1139/216

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