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Add 70/63 and 35/56

1^st number: 1 7/63, 2^nd number: 35/56

70/63 + 35/56 is 125/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   70/63 = 70 × 8/63 × 8 = 560/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   35/56 = 35 × 9/56 × 9 = 315/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/504 + 315/504 = 560 + 315/504 = 875/504
5. 875/504 simplified gives 125/72
6. So, 70/63 + 35/56 = 125/72
   In mixed form: 153/72

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