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Add 63/14 and 40/60

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 40/60

63/14 + 40/60 is 31/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   63/14 = 63 × 30/14 × 30 = 1890/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/420 + 280/420 = 1890 + 280/420 = 2170/420
5. 2170/420 simplified gives 31/6
6. So, 63/14 + 40/60 = 31/6
   In mixed form: 51/6

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