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Add 20/15 and 24/63

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 24/63

20/15 + 24/63 is 12/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    20/15 = 20 × 21/15 × 21 = 420/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    24/63 = 24 × 5/63 × 5 = 120/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/315 + 120/315 = 420 + 120/315 = 540/315
  5. 540/315 simplified gives 12/7
  6. So, 20/15 + 24/63 = 12/7
    In mixed form: 15/7

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