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Add 49/20 and 18/63

1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 18/63

49/20 + 18/63 is 383/140.

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,
    49/20 = 49 × 63/20 × 63 = 3087/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    18/63 = 18 × 20/63 × 20 = 360/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/1260 + 360/1260 = 3087 + 360/1260 = 3447/1260
  5. 3447/1260 simplified gives 383/140
  6. So, 49/20 + 18/63 = 383/140
    In mixed form: 2103/140

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