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Add 5/63 and 56/20

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 2 16/20

5/63 + 56/20 is 907/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    5/63 = 5 × 20/63 × 20 = 100/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    56/20 = 56 × 63/20 × 63 = 3528/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/1260 + 3528/1260 = 100 + 3528/1260 = 3628/1260
  5. 3628/1260 simplified gives 907/315
  6. So, 5/63 + 56/20 = 907/315
    In mixed form: 2277/315

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