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Add 63/20 and 25/14

1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 1 11/14

63/20 + 25/14 is 691/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 14 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    63/20 = 63 × 7/20 × 7 = 441/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    25/14 = 25 × 10/14 × 10 = 250/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/140 + 250/140 = 441 + 250/140 = 691/140
  5. So, 63/20 + 25/14 = 691/140
    In mixed form: 4131/140

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