Add 63/60 and 50/56, Solve 1 3/60 + 50/56 as a fraction

Add 63/60 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 3/60, 2^nd number: 50/56

63/60 + 50/56 is 68/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
63/60 = 63 × 14/60 × 14 = 882/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
Add the two like fractions:
882/840 + 750/840 = 882 + 750/840 = 1632/840
1632/840 simplified gives 68/35
So, 63/60 + 50/56 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35

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