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Add 63/60 and 10/56

1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 10/56

63/60 + 10/56 is 43/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    63/60 = 63 × 14/60 × 14 = 882/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/840 + 150/840 = 882 + 150/840 = 1032/840
  5. 1032/840 simplified gives 43/35
  6. So, 63/60 + 10/56 = 43/35
    In mixed form: 18/35

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