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Add 63/60 and 42/35

1^st number: 1 3/60, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

63/60 + 42/35 is 9/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   63/60 = 63 × 7/60 × 7 = 441/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   42/35 = 42 × 12/35 × 12 = 504/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/420 + 504/420 = 441 + 504/420 = 945/420
5. 945/420 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 63/60 + 42/35 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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