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Add 35/20 and 48/63

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 48/63

35/20 + 48/63 is 211/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    35/20 = 35 × 63/20 × 63 = 2205/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    48/63 = 48 × 20/63 × 20 = 960/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/1260 + 960/1260 = 2205 + 960/1260 = 3165/1260
  5. 3165/1260 simplified gives 211/84
  6. So, 35/20 + 48/63 = 211/84
    In mixed form: 243/84

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