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Add 63/5 and 70/63

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

63/5 + 70/63 is 617/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   63/5 = 63 × 63/5 × 63 = 3969/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   70/63 = 70 × 5/63 × 5 = 350/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3969/315 + 350/315 = 3969 + 350/315 = 4319/315
5. 4319/315 simplified gives 617/45
6. So, 63/5 + 70/63 = 617/45
   In mixed form: 1332/45

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