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Add 10/60 and 6/63

10/60 + 6/63 is 11/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    10/60 = 10 × 21/60 × 21 = 210/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    6/63 = 6 × 20/63 × 20 = 120/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/1260 + 120/1260 = 210 + 120/1260 = 330/1260
  5. 330/1260 simplified gives 11/42
  6. So, 10/60 + 6/63 = 11/42

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