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Add 63/40 and 32/60

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 32/60

63/40 + 32/60 is 253/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   32/60 = 32 × 2/60 × 2 = 64/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/120 + 64/120 = 189 + 64/120 = 253/120
5. So, 63/40 + 32/60 = 253/120
   In mixed form: 213/120

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