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Add 20/63 and 24/56

20/63 + 24/56 is 47/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   24/56 = 24 × 9/56 × 9 = 216/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/504 + 216/504 = 160 + 216/504 = 376/504
5. 376/504 simplified gives 47/63
6. So, 20/63 + 24/56 = 47/63

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