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Add 20/40 and 25/63

20/40 + 25/63 is 113/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    20/40 = 20 × 63/40 × 63 = 1260/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    25/63 = 25 × 40/63 × 40 = 1000/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/2520 + 1000/2520 = 1260 + 1000/2520 = 2260/2520
  5. 2260/2520 simplified gives 113/126
  6. So, 20/40 + 25/63 = 113/126

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