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Add 60/20 and 4/63

1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 4/63

60/20 + 4/63 is 193/63.

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,
    60/20 = 60 × 63/20 × 63 = 3780/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    4/63 = 4 × 20/63 × 20 = 80/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/1260 + 80/1260 = 3780 + 80/1260 = 3860/1260
  5. 3860/1260 simplified gives 193/63
  6. So, 60/20 + 4/63 = 193/63
    In mixed form: 34/63

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