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Add 96/56 and 8/63

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 8/63

96/56 + 8/63 is 116/63.

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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,
   96/56 = 96 × 9/56 × 9 = 864/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/504 + 64/504 = 864 + 64/504 = 928/504
5. 928/504 simplified gives 116/63
6. So, 96/56 + 8/63 = 116/63
   In mixed form: 153/63

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