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Add 20/4 and 21/63

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 21/63

20/4 + 21/63 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    20/4 = 20 × 63/4 × 63 = 1260/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    21/63 = 21 × 4/63 × 4 = 84/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/252 + 84/252 = 1260 + 84/252 = 1344/252
  5. 1344/252 simplified gives 16/3
  6. So, 20/4 + 21/63 = 16/3
    In mixed form: 51/3

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