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Add 5/63 and 60/8

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 7 4/8

5/63 + 60/8 is 955/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 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 8 × 63 = 504,
    60/8 = 60 × 63/8 × 63 = 3780/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/504 + 3780/504 = 40 + 3780/504 = 3820/504
  5. 3820/504 simplified gives 955/126
  6. So, 5/63 + 60/8 = 955/126
    In mixed form: 773/126

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