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Add 75/56 and 36/63

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 36/63

75/56 + 36/63 is 107/56.

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,
   75/56 = 75 × 9/56 × 9 = 675/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/504 + 288/504 = 675 + 288/504 = 963/504
5. 963/504 simplified gives 107/56
6. So, 75/56 + 36/63 = 107/56
   In mixed form: 151/56

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