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Add 63/28 and 42/20

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

63/28 + 42/20 is 87/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   63/28 = 63 × 5/28 × 5 = 315/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/140 + 294/140 = 315 + 294/140 = 609/140
5. 609/140 simplified gives 87/20
6. So, 63/28 + 42/20 = 87/20
   In mixed form: 47/20

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