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Add 42/28 and 60/63

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 60/63

42/28 + 60/63 is 103/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   42/28 = 42 × 9/28 × 9 = 378/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/252 + 240/252 = 378 + 240/252 = 618/252
5. 618/252 simplified gives 103/42
6. So, 42/28 + 60/63 = 103/42
   In mixed form: 219/42

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