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Add 6/7 and 63/80

6/7 + 63/80 is 921/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    6/7 = 6 × 80/7 × 80 = 480/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/560 + 441/560 = 480 + 441/560 = 921/560
  5. So, 6/7 + 63/80 = 921/560
    In mixed form: 1361/560

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