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Add 2/60 and 60/63

2/60 + 60/63 is 69/70.

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,
    2/60 = 2 × 21/60 × 21 = 42/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    60/63 = 60 × 20/63 × 20 = 1200/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/1260 + 1200/1260 = 42 + 1200/1260 = 1242/1260
  5. 1242/1260 simplified gives 69/70
  6. So, 2/60 + 60/63 = 69/70

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