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Add 36/63 and 3/60

36/63 + 3/60 is 87/140.

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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,
   36/63 = 36 × 20/63 × 20 = 720/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   3/60 = 3 × 21/60 × 21 = 63/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/1260 + 63/1260 = 720 + 63/1260 = 783/1260
5. 783/1260 simplified gives 87/140
6. So, 36/63 + 3/60 = 87/140

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