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Add 63/56 and 3/60

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 3/60

63/56 + 3/60 is 47/40.

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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,
   3/60 = 3 × 14/60 × 14 = 42/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/840 + 42/840 = 945 + 42/840 = 987/840
5. 987/840 simplified gives 47/40
6. So, 63/56 + 3/60 = 47/40
   In mixed form: 17/40

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