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Add 8/63 and 35/20

1st number: 8/63, 2nd number: 1 15/20

8/63 + 35/20 is 473/252.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    8/63 = 8 × 20/63 × 20 = 160/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    35/20 = 35 × 63/20 × 63 = 2205/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1260 + 2205/1260 = 160 + 2205/1260 = 2365/1260
  5. 2365/1260 simplified gives 473/252
  6. So, 8/63 + 35/20 = 473/252
    In mixed form: 1221/252

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