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Add 48/80 and 2/63

48/80 + 2/63 is 199/315.

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,
    48/80 = 48 × 63/80 × 63 = 3024/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    2/63 = 2 × 80/63 × 80 = 160/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/5040 + 160/5040 = 3024 + 160/5040 = 3184/5040
  5. 3184/5040 simplified gives 199/315
  6. So, 48/80 + 2/63 = 199/315

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