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Add 75/63 and 42/56

1^st number: 1 12/63, 2^nd number: 42/56

75/63 + 42/56 is 163/84.

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,
   75/63 = 75 × 8/63 × 8 = 600/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/504 + 378/504 = 600 + 378/504 = 978/504
5. 978/504 simplified gives 163/84
6. So, 75/63 + 42/56 = 163/84
   In mixed form: 179/84

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