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Add 14/63 and 40/20

1^st number: 14/63, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

14/63 + 40/20 is 20/9.

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,
   14/63 = 14 × 20/63 × 20 = 280/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
   40/20 = 40 × 63/20 × 63 = 2520/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/1260 + 2520/1260 = 280 + 2520/1260 = 2800/1260
5. 2800/1260 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 14/63 + 40/20 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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