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Add 8/63 and 20/35

8/63 + 20/35 is 44/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/315 + 180/315 = 40 + 180/315 = 220/315
  5. 220/315 simplified gives 44/63
  6. So, 8/63 + 20/35 = 44/63

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