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Add 63/3 and 20/8

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 2 4/8

63/3 + 20/8 is 47/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    63/3 = 63 × 8/3 × 8 = 504/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/24 + 60/24 = 504 + 60/24 = 564/24
  5. 564/24 simplified gives 47/2
  6. So, 63/3 + 20/8 = 47/2
    In mixed form: 231/2

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