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Add 60/18 and 56/63

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 56/63

60/18 + 56/63 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   60/18 = 60 × 7/18 × 7 = 420/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/126 + 112/126 = 420 + 112/126 = 532/126
5. 532/126 simplified gives 38/9
6. So, 60/18 + 56/63 = 38/9
   In mixed form: 42/9

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