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Add 72/60 and 1/63

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 1/63

72/60 + 1/63 is 383/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   72/60 = 72 × 21/60 × 21 = 1512/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   1/63 = 1 × 20/63 × 20 = 20/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/1260 + 20/1260 = 1512 + 20/1260 = 1532/1260
5. 1532/1260 simplified gives 383/315
6. So, 72/60 + 1/63 = 383/315
   In mixed form: 168/315

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