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Add 56/63 and 50/80

56/63 + 50/80 is 109/72.

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,
    56/63 = 56 × 80/63 × 80 = 4480/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    50/80 = 50 × 63/80 × 63 = 3150/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/5040 + 3150/5040 = 4480 + 3150/5040 = 7630/5040
  5. 7630/5040 simplified gives 109/72
  6. So, 56/63 + 50/80 = 109/72
    In mixed form: 137/72

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