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Add 60/12 and 35/63

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 35/63

60/12 + 35/63 is 50/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   60/12 = 60 × 21/12 × 21 = 1260/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/252 + 140/252 = 1260 + 140/252 = 1400/252
5. 1400/252 simplified gives 50/9
6. So, 60/12 + 35/63 = 50/9
   In mixed form: 55/9

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