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Add 20/56 and 63/20

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 3 3/20

20/56 + 63/20 is 491/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   63/20 = 63 × 14/20 × 14 = 882/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/280 + 882/280 = 100 + 882/280 = 982/280
5. 982/280 simplified gives 491/140
6. So, 20/56 + 63/20 = 491/140
   In mixed form: 371/140

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