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Add 63/60 and 20/56

1^st number: 1 3/60, 2^nd number: 20/56

63/60 + 20/56 is 197/140.

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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,
   20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/840 + 300/840 = 882 + 300/840 = 1182/840
5. 1182/840 simplified gives 197/140
6. So, 63/60 + 20/56 = 197/140
   In mixed form: 157/140

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