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Add 10/63 and 72/80

10/63 + 72/80 is 667/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    10/63 = 10 × 80/63 × 80 = 800/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    72/80 = 72 × 63/80 × 63 = 4536/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/5040 + 4536/5040 = 800 + 4536/5040 = 5336/5040
  5. 5336/5040 simplified gives 667/630
  6. So, 10/63 + 72/80 = 667/630
    In mixed form: 137/630

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