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Add 40/20 and 1/63

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 1/63

40/20 + 1/63 is 127/63.

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,
    40/20 = 40 × 63/20 × 63 = 2520/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    1/63 = 1 × 20/63 × 20 = 20/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1260 + 20/1260 = 2520 + 20/1260 = 2540/1260
  5. 2540/1260 simplified gives 127/63
  6. So, 40/20 + 1/63 = 127/63
    In mixed form: 21/63

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