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Add 63/56 and 45/25

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

63/56 + 45/25 is 117/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   63/56 = 63 × 25/56 × 25 = 1575/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   45/25 = 45 × 56/25 × 56 = 2520/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1400 + 2520/1400 = 1575 + 2520/1400 = 4095/1400
5. 4095/1400 simplified gives 117/40
6. So, 63/56 + 45/25 = 117/40
   In mixed form: 237/40

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