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Add 20/60 and 63/9

1^st number: 20/60, 2^nd number: 7 0/9

20/60 + 63/9 is 22/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   63/9 = 63 × 20/9 × 20 = 1260/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/180 + 1260/180 = 60 + 1260/180 = 1320/180
5. 1320/180 simplified gives 22/3
6. So, 20/60 + 63/9 = 22/3
   In mixed form: 71/3

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