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Add 63/56 and 45/32

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

63/56 + 45/32 is 81/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   63/56 = 63 × 4/56 × 4 = 252/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   45/32 = 45 × 7/32 × 7 = 315/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/224 + 315/224 = 252 + 315/224 = 567/224
5. 567/224 simplified gives 81/32
6. So, 63/56 + 45/32 = 81/32
   In mixed form: 217/32

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