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Add 9/63 and 20/12

1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 1 8/12

9/63 + 20/12 is 38/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 12 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    20/12 = 20 × 21/12 × 21 = 420/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/252 + 420/252 = 36 + 420/252 = 456/252
  5. 456/252 simplified gives 38/21
  6. So, 9/63 + 20/12 = 38/21
    In mixed form: 117/21

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