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Add 16/80 and 6/63

16/80 + 6/63 is 31/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    16/80 = 16 × 63/80 × 63 = 1008/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    6/63 = 6 × 80/63 × 80 = 480/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/5040 + 480/5040 = 1008 + 480/5040 = 1488/5040
  5. 1488/5040 simplified gives 31/105
  6. So, 16/80 + 6/63 = 31/105

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