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Add 63/56 and 28/75

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 28/75

63/56 + 28/75 is 899/600.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   63/56 = 63 × 75/56 × 75 = 4725/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   28/75 = 28 × 56/75 × 56 = 1568/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4725/4200 + 1568/4200 = 4725 + 1568/4200 = 6293/4200
5. 6293/4200 simplified gives 899/600
6. So, 63/56 + 28/75 = 899/600
   In mixed form: 1299/600

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