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Add 63/36 and 60/40

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

63/36 + 60/40 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   63/36 = 63 × 10/36 × 10 = 630/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   60/40 = 60 × 9/40 × 9 = 540/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/360 + 540/360 = 630 + 540/360 = 1170/360
5. 1170/360 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 63/36 + 60/40 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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