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Add 20/72 and 63/20

1^st number: 20/72, 2^nd number: 3 3/20

20/72 + 63/20 is 617/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   63/20 = 63 × 18/20 × 18 = 1134/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/360 + 1134/360 = 100 + 1134/360 = 1234/360
5. 1234/360 simplified gives 617/180
6. So, 20/72 + 63/20 = 617/180
   In mixed form: 377/180

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