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Add 45/63 and 60/12

1^st number: 45/63, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

45/63 + 60/12 is 40/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   45/63 = 45 × 4/63 × 4 = 180/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   60/12 = 60 × 21/12 × 21 = 1260/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/252 + 1260/252 = 180 + 1260/252 = 1440/252
5. 1440/252 simplified gives 40/7
6. So, 45/63 + 60/12 = 40/7
   In mixed form: 55/7

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