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Add 5/63 and 60/72

5/63 + 60/72 is 115/126.

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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,
   5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/504 + 420/504 = 40 + 420/504 = 460/504
5. 460/504 simplified gives 115/126
6. So, 5/63 + 60/72 = 115/126

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