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Add 5/63 and 70/80

5/63 + 70/80 is 481/504.

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,
    5/63 = 5 × 80/63 × 80 = 400/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    70/80 = 70 × 63/80 × 63 = 4410/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/5040 + 4410/5040 = 400 + 4410/5040 = 4810/5040
  5. 4810/5040 simplified gives 481/504
  6. So, 5/63 + 70/80 = 481/504

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