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Add 36/63 and 30/80

36/63 + 30/80 is 53/56.

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,
    36/63 = 36 × 80/63 × 80 = 2880/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    30/80 = 30 × 63/80 × 63 = 1890/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/5040 + 1890/5040 = 2880 + 1890/5040 = 4770/5040
  5. 4770/5040 simplified gives 53/56
  6. So, 36/63 + 30/80 = 53/56

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