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Add 60/63 and 28/56

60/63 + 28/56 is 61/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/504 + 252/504 = 480 + 252/504 = 732/504
5. 732/504 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 60/63 + 28/56 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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