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Add 63/9 and 20/49

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 20/49

63/9 + 20/49 is 363/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    63/9 = 63 × 49/9 × 49 = 3087/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    20/49 = 20 × 9/49 × 9 = 180/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/441 + 180/441 = 3087 + 180/441 = 3267/441
  5. 3267/441 simplified gives 363/49
  6. So, 63/9 + 20/49 = 363/49
    In mixed form: 720/49

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