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Add 5/20 and 49/63

5/20 + 49/63 is 37/36.

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,
    5/20 = 5 × 63/20 × 63 = 315/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    49/63 = 49 × 20/63 × 20 = 980/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/1260 + 980/1260 = 315 + 980/1260 = 1295/1260
  5. 1295/1260 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 5/20 + 49/63 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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