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Add 20/32 and 42/63

20/32 + 42/63 is 31/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    20/32 = 20 × 63/32 × 63 = 1260/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/2016 + 1344/2016 = 1260 + 1344/2016 = 2604/2016
  5. 2604/2016 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 20/32 + 42/63 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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