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Add 63/81 and 6/20

63/81 + 6/20 is 97/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    63/81 = 63 × 20/81 × 20 = 1260/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
    6/20 = 6 × 81/20 × 81 = 486/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1620 + 486/1620 = 1260 + 486/1620 = 1746/1620
  5. 1746/1620 simplified gives 97/90
  6. So, 63/81 + 6/20 = 97/90
    In mixed form: 17/90

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