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Add 6/63 and 72/60

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 12/60

6/63 + 72/60 is 136/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    6/63 = 6 × 20/63 × 20 = 120/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    72/60 = 72 × 21/60 × 21 = 1512/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/1260 + 1512/1260 = 120 + 1512/1260 = 1632/1260
  5. 1632/1260 simplified gives 136/105
  6. So, 6/63 + 72/60 = 136/105
    In mixed form: 131/105

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