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Add 45/63 and 50/80

45/63 + 50/80 is 75/56.

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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,
   50/80 = 50 × 63/80 × 63 = 3150/5040
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/5040 + 3150/5040 = 3600 + 3150/5040 = 6750/5040
5. 6750/5040 simplified gives 75/56
6. So, 45/63 + 50/80 = 75/56
   In mixed form: 119/56

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