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Add 7/63 and 20/5

1^st number: 7/63, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

7/63 + 20/5 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   20/5 = 20 × 63/5 × 63 = 1260/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/315 + 1260/315 = 35 + 1260/315 = 1295/315
5. 1295/315 simplified gives 37/9
6. So, 7/63 + 20/5 = 37/9
   In mixed form: 41/9

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