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Add 75/60 and 63/8

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

75/60 + 63/8 is 73/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   63/8 = 63 × 15/8 × 15 = 945/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 945/120 = 150 + 945/120 = 1095/120
5. 1095/120 simplified gives 73/8
6. So, 75/60 + 63/8 = 73/8
   In mixed form: 91/8

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