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Add 60/63 and 20/27

60/63 + 20/27 is 320/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    60/63 = 60 × 3/63 × 3 = 180/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    20/27 = 20 × 7/27 × 7 = 140/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/189 + 140/189 = 180 + 140/189 = 320/189
  5. So, 60/63 + 20/27 = 320/189
    In mixed form: 1131/189

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