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Add 20/63 and 3/27

20/63 + 3/27 is 3/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    20/63 = 20 × 3/63 × 3 = 60/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/189 + 21/189 = 60 + 21/189 = 81/189
  5. 81/189 simplified gives 3/7
  6. So, 20/63 + 3/27 = 3/7

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