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Add 4/63 and 60/72

4/63 + 60/72 is 113/126.

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,
    4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/504 + 420/504 = 32 + 420/504 = 452/504
  5. 452/504 simplified gives 113/126
  6. So, 4/63 + 60/72 = 113/126

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