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Add 75/20 and 5/63

1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 5/63

75/20 + 5/63 is 965/252.

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,
    5/63 = 5 × 20/63 × 20 = 100/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4725/1260 + 100/1260 = 4725 + 100/1260 = 4825/1260
  5. 4825/1260 simplified gives 965/252
  6. So, 75/20 + 5/63 = 965/252
    In mixed form: 3209/252

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