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Add 8/63 and 5/60

8/63 + 5/60 is 53/252.

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,
    8/63 = 8 × 20/63 × 20 = 160/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    5/60 = 5 × 21/60 × 21 = 105/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1260 + 105/1260 = 160 + 105/1260 = 265/1260
  5. 265/1260 simplified gives 53/252
  6. So, 8/63 + 5/60 = 53/252

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