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Add 63/14 and 10/80

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 10/80

63/14 + 10/80 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    63/14 = 63 × 40/14 × 40 = 2520/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/560 + 70/560 = 2520 + 70/560 = 2590/560
  5. 2590/560 simplified gives 37/8
  6. So, 63/14 + 10/80 = 37/8
    In mixed form: 45/8

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