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Add 16/18 and 63/80

16/18 + 63/80 is 1207/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    16/18 = 16 × 40/18 × 40 = 640/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    63/80 = 63 × 9/80 × 9 = 567/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/720 + 567/720 = 640 + 567/720 = 1207/720
  5. So, 16/18 + 63/80 = 1207/720
    In mixed form: 1487/720

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