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Add 35/63 and 60/72

35/63 + 60/72 is 25/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/504 + 420/504 = 280 + 420/504 = 700/504
5. 700/504 simplified gives 25/18
6. So, 35/63 + 60/72 = 25/18
   In mixed form: 17/18

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