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Add 5/60 and 63/45

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

5/60 + 63/45 is 89/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/180 + 252/180 = 15 + 252/180 = 267/180
5. 267/180 simplified gives 89/60
6. So, 5/60 + 63/45 = 89/60
   In mixed form: 129/60

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