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Add 5/18 and 63/20

1st number: 5/18, 2nd number: 3 3/20

5/18 + 63/20 is 617/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    5/18 = 5 × 10/18 × 10 = 50/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180
  4. Add the two fractions:
    50/180 + 567/180 = 50 + 567/180 = 617/180
  5. In mixed form: 377/180

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