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Add 75/20 and 15/63

1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 15/63

75/20 + 15/63 is 335/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    75/20 = 75 × 63/20 × 63 = 4725/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    15/63 = 15 × 20/63 × 20 = 300/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4725/1260 + 300/1260 = 4725 + 300/1260 = 5025/1260
  5. 5025/1260 simplified gives 335/84
  6. So, 75/20 + 15/63 = 335/84
    In mixed form: 383/84

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