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Add 63/56 and 30/60

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 30/60

63/56 + 30/60 is 13/8.

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,
   30/60 = 30 × 14/60 × 14 = 420/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/840 + 420/840 = 945 + 420/840 = 1365/840
5. 1365/840 simplified gives 13/8
6. So, 63/56 + 30/60 = 13/8
   In mixed form: 15/8

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