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Add 8/63 and 20/5

1^st number: 8/63, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

8/63 + 20/5 is 260/63.

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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,
   8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   20/5 = 20 × 63/5 × 63 = 1260/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/315 + 1260/315 = 40 + 1260/315 = 1300/315
5. 1300/315 simplified gives 260/63
6. So, 8/63 + 20/5 = 260/63
   In mixed form: 48/63

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