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Add 48/7 and 63/20

1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 3 3/20

48/7 + 63/20 is 1401/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    48/7 = 48 × 20/7 × 20 = 960/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    63/20 = 63 × 7/20 × 7 = 441/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/140 + 441/140 = 960 + 441/140 = 1401/140
  5. So, 48/7 + 63/20 = 1401/140
    In mixed form: 101/140

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