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Add 8/20 and 42/63

8/20 + 42/63 is 16/15.

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,
    8/20 = 8 × 63/20 × 63 = 504/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    42/63 = 42 × 20/63 × 20 = 840/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/1260 + 840/1260 = 504 + 840/1260 = 1344/1260
  5. 1344/1260 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 8/20 + 42/63 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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