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Add 2/63 and 2/20

2/63 + 2/20 is 83/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    2/63 = 2 × 20/63 × 20 = 40/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    2/20 = 2 × 63/20 × 63 = 126/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/1260 + 126/1260 = 40 + 126/1260 = 166/1260
  5. 166/1260 simplified gives 83/630
  6. So, 2/63 + 2/20 = 83/630

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