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Add 63/20 and 5/28

1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 5/28

63/20 + 5/28 is 233/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
    5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/140 + 25/140 = 441 + 25/140 = 466/140
  5. 466/140 simplified gives 233/70
  6. So, 63/20 + 5/28 = 233/70
    In mixed form: 323/70

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