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Add 63/60 and 5/8

1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 5/8

63/60 + 5/8 is 67/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
    5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/120 + 75/120 = 126 + 75/120 = 201/120
  5. 201/120 simplified gives 67/40
  6. So, 63/60 + 5/8 = 67/40
    In mixed form: 127/40

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