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Add 8/28 and 63/60

1^st number: 8/28, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

8/28 + 63/60 is 187/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   63/60 = 63 × 7/60 × 7 = 441/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/420 + 441/420 = 120 + 441/420 = 561/420
5. 561/420 simplified gives 187/140
6. So, 8/28 + 63/60 = 187/140
   In mixed form: 147/140

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