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Add 63/3 and 20/56

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 20/56

63/3 + 20/56 is 299/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    63/3 = 63 × 56/3 × 56 = 3528/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/168 + 60/168 = 3528 + 60/168 = 3588/168
  5. 3588/168 simplified gives 299/14
  6. So, 63/3 + 20/56 = 299/14
    In mixed form: 215/14

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