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Add 63/15 and 5/20

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 5/20

63/15 + 5/20 is 89/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    63/15 = 63 × 4/15 × 4 = 252/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/60 + 15/60 = 252 + 15/60 = 267/60
  5. 267/60 simplified gives 89/20
  6. So, 63/15 + 5/20 = 89/20
    In mixed form: 49/20

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