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Add 90/20 and 10/63

1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 10/63

90/20 + 10/63 is 587/126.

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,
    90/20 = 90 × 63/20 × 63 = 5670/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    10/63 = 10 × 20/63 × 20 = 200/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5670/1260 + 200/1260 = 5670 + 200/1260 = 5870/1260
  5. 5870/1260 simplified gives 587/126
  6. So, 90/20 + 10/63 = 587/126
    In mixed form: 483/126

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