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Add 63/56 and 49/5

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 9 4/5

63/56 + 49/5 is 437/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 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 5 × 56 = 280,
   49/5 = 49 × 56/5 × 56 = 2744/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/280 + 2744/280 = 315 + 2744/280 = 3059/280
5. 3059/280 simplified gives 437/40
6. So, 63/56 + 49/5 = 437/40
   In mixed form: 1037/40

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