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Add 8/56 and 45/63

8/56 + 45/63 is 6/7.

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,
   8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   45/63 = 45 × 8/63 × 8 = 360/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/504 + 360/504 = 72 + 360/504 = 432/504
5. 432/504 simplified gives 6/7
6. So, 8/56 + 45/63 = 6/7

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