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Add 60/63 and 5/42

60/63 + 5/42 is 15/14.

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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,
   5/42 = 5 × 3/42 × 3 = 15/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/126 + 15/126 = 120 + 15/126 = 135/126
5. 135/126 simplified gives 15/14
6. So, 60/63 + 5/42 = 15/14
   In mixed form: 11/14

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