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Add 20/4 and 40/63

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 40/63

20/4 + 40/63 is 355/63.

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,
    40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/252 + 160/252 = 1260 + 160/252 = 1420/252
  5. 1420/252 simplified gives 355/63
  6. So, 20/4 + 40/63 = 355/63
    In mixed form: 540/63

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