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Add 1/63 and 20/8

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 2 4/8

1/63 + 20/8 is 317/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    20/8 = 20 × 63/8 × 63 = 1260/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/504 + 1260/504 = 8 + 1260/504 = 1268/504
  5. 1268/504 simplified gives 317/126
  6. So, 1/63 + 20/8 = 317/126
    In mixed form: 265/126

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