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Add 63/60 and 5/56

1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 5/56

63/60 + 5/56 is 319/280.

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,
    5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/840 + 75/840 = 882 + 75/840 = 957/840
  5. 957/840 simplified gives 319/280
  6. So, 63/60 + 5/56 = 319/280
    In mixed form: 139/280

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