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Add 12/63 and 20/5

1^st number: 12/63, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

12/63 + 20/5 is 88/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   20/5 = 20 × 63/5 × 63 = 1260/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/315 + 1260/315 = 60 + 1260/315 = 1320/315
5. 1320/315 simplified gives 88/21
6. So, 12/63 + 20/5 = 88/21
   In mixed form: 44/21

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