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Add 63/56 and 1/60

1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 1/60

63/56 + 1/60 is 137/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 60 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    63/56 = 63 × 15/56 × 15 = 945/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    1/60 = 1 × 14/60 × 14 = 14/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/840 + 14/840 = 945 + 14/840 = 959/840
  5. 959/840 simplified gives 137/120
  6. So, 63/56 + 1/60 = 137/120
    In mixed form: 117/120

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