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Add 4/5 and 8/63

4/5 + 8/63 is 292/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    4/5 = 4 × 63/5 × 63 = 252/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/315 + 40/315 = 252 + 40/315 = 292/315
  5. So, 4/5 + 8/63 = 292/315

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