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Add 63/20 and 4/15

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

63/20 + 4/15 is 41/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/60 + 16/60 = 189 + 16/60 = 205/60
  5. 205/60 simplified gives 41/12
  6. So, 63/20 + 4/15 = 41/12
    In mixed form: 35/12

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