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Add 12/63 and 15/60

12/63 + 15/60 is 37/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    12/63 = 12 × 20/63 × 20 = 240/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    15/60 = 15 × 21/60 × 21 = 315/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/1260 + 315/1260 = 240 + 315/1260 = 555/1260
  5. 555/1260 simplified gives 37/84
  6. So, 12/63 + 15/60 = 37/84

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