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Add 20/25 and 4/63

20/25 + 4/63 is 272/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    20/25 = 20 × 63/25 × 63 = 1260/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    4/63 = 4 × 25/63 × 25 = 100/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1575 + 100/1575 = 1260 + 100/1575 = 1360/1575
  5. 1360/1575 simplified gives 272/315
  6. So, 20/25 + 4/63 = 272/315

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