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Add 63/60 and 30/40

1^st number: 1 3/60, 2^nd number: 30/40

63/60 + 30/40 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   63/60 = 63 × 2/60 × 2 = 126/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/120 + 90/120 = 126 + 90/120 = 216/120
5. 216/120 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 63/60 + 30/40 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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