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Add 63/60 and 6/72

1^st number: 1 3/60, 2^nd number: 6/72

63/60 + 6/72 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   63/60 = 63 × 6/60 × 6 = 378/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/360 + 30/360 = 378 + 30/360 = 408/360
5. 408/360 simplified gives 17/15
6. So, 63/60 + 6/72 = 17/15
   In mixed form: 12/15

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