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Add 63/56 and 84/9

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

63/56 + 84/9 is 251/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   63/56 = 63 × 9/56 × 9 = 567/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   84/9 = 84 × 56/9 × 56 = 4704/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   567/504 + 4704/504 = 567 + 4704/504 = 5271/504
5. 5271/504 simplified gives 251/24
6. So, 63/56 + 84/9 = 251/24
   In mixed form: 1011/24

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