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Add 70/56 and 18/63

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 18/63

70/56 + 18/63 is 43/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   70/56 = 70 × 9/56 × 9 = 630/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   18/63 = 18 × 8/63 × 8 = 144/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/504 + 144/504 = 630 + 144/504 = 774/504
5. 774/504 simplified gives 43/28
6. So, 70/56 + 18/63 = 43/28
   In mixed form: 115/28

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