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Add 70/63 and 21/60

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 21/60

70/63 + 21/60 is 263/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    70/63 = 70 × 20/63 × 20 = 1400/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    21/60 = 21 × 21/60 × 21 = 441/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/1260 + 441/1260 = 1400 + 441/1260 = 1841/1260
  5. 1841/1260 simplified gives 263/180
  6. So, 70/63 + 21/60 = 263/180
    In mixed form: 183/180

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