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Add 32/63 and 28/20

1st number: 32/63, 2nd number: 1 8/20

32/63 + 28/20 is 601/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    32/63 = 32 × 20/63 × 20 = 640/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    28/20 = 28 × 63/20 × 63 = 1764/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/1260 + 1764/1260 = 640 + 1764/1260 = 2404/1260
  5. 2404/1260 simplified gives 601/315
  6. So, 32/63 + 28/20 = 601/315
    In mixed form: 1286/315

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