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Add 14/7 and 63/80

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 63/80

14/7 + 63/80 is 223/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    14/7 = 14 × 80/7 × 80 = 1120/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/560 + 441/560 = 1120 + 441/560 = 1561/560
  5. 1561/560 simplified gives 223/80
  6. So, 14/7 + 63/80 = 223/80
    In mixed form: 263/80

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