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Add 42/20 and 24/63

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 24/63

42/20 + 24/63 is 521/210.

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,
    42/20 = 42 × 63/20 × 63 = 2646/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    24/63 = 24 × 20/63 × 20 = 480/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1260 + 480/1260 = 2646 + 480/1260 = 3126/1260
  5. 3126/1260 simplified gives 521/210
  6. So, 42/20 + 24/63 = 521/210
    In mixed form: 2101/210

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