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Add 15/75 and 63/20

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 3 3/20

15/75 + 63/20 is 67/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   63/20 = 63 × 15/20 × 15 = 945/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/300 + 945/300 = 60 + 945/300 = 1005/300
5. 1005/300 simplified gives 67/20
6. So, 15/75 + 63/20 = 67/20
   In mixed form: 37/20

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