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Add 45/63 and 2/80

45/63 + 2/80 is 207/280.

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,
    45/63 = 45 × 80/63 × 80 = 3600/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    2/80 = 2 × 63/80 × 63 = 126/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/5040 + 126/5040 = 3600 + 126/5040 = 3726/5040
  5. 3726/5040 simplified gives 207/280
  6. So, 45/63 + 2/80 = 207/280

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