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Add 63/20 and 21/75

1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 21/75

63/20 + 21/75 is 343/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    63/20 = 63 × 15/20 × 15 = 945/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    21/75 = 21 × 4/75 × 4 = 84/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/300 + 84/300 = 945 + 84/300 = 1029/300
  5. 1029/300 simplified gives 343/100
  6. So, 63/20 + 21/75 = 343/100
    In mixed form: 343/100

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