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Add 40/72 and 63/20

1^st number: 40/72, 2^nd number: 3 3/20

40/72 + 63/20 is 667/180.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   63/20 = 63 × 18/20 × 18 = 1134/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/360 + 1134/360 = 200 + 1134/360 = 1334/360
5. 1334/360 simplified gives 667/180
6. So, 40/72 + 63/20 = 667/180
   In mixed form: 3127/180

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