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Add 63/20 and 6/84

1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 6/84

63/20 + 6/84 is 451/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    63/20 = 63 × 21/20 × 21 = 1323/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/420 + 30/420 = 1323 + 30/420 = 1353/420
  5. 1353/420 simplified gives 451/140
  6. So, 63/20 + 6/84 = 451/140
    In mixed form: 331/140

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