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Add 60/63 and 35/42

60/63 + 35/42 is 25/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   60/63 = 60 × 2/63 × 2 = 120/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   35/42 = 35 × 3/42 × 3 = 105/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/126 + 105/126 = 120 + 105/126 = 225/126
5. 225/126 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 60/63 + 35/42 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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