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Add 63/7 and 25/60

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 25/60

63/7 + 25/60 is 113/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    63/7 = 63 × 60/7 × 60 = 3780/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/420 + 175/420 = 3780 + 175/420 = 3955/420
  5. 3955/420 simplified gives 113/12
  6. So, 63/7 + 25/60 = 113/12
    In mixed form: 95/12

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