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Add 60/25 and 42/63

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 42/63

60/25 + 42/63 is 46/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
   60/25 = 60 × 63/25 × 63 = 3780/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   42/63 = 42 × 25/63 × 25 = 1050/1575
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3780/1575 + 1050/1575 = 3780 + 1050/1575 = 4830/1575
5. 4830/1575 simplified gives 46/15
6. So, 60/25 + 42/63 = 46/15
   In mixed form: 31/15

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