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Add 14/20 and 20/63

14/20 + 20/63 is 641/630.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    14/20 = 14 × 63/20 × 63 = 882/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    20/63 = 20 × 20/63 × 20 = 400/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/1260 + 400/1260 = 882 + 400/1260 = 1282/1260
  5. 1282/1260 simplified gives 641/630
  6. So, 14/20 + 20/63 = 641/630
    In mixed form: 111/630

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