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Add 27/63 and 60/84

27/63 + 60/84 is 8/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   27/63 = 27 × 4/63 × 4 = 108/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   60/84 = 60 × 3/84 × 3 = 180/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/252 + 180/252 = 108 + 180/252 = 288/252
5. 288/252 simplified gives 8/7
6. So, 27/63 + 60/84 = 8/7
   In mixed form: 11/7

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