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Add 63/14 and 50/80

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 50/80

63/14 + 50/80 is 41/8.

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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,
   50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/560 + 350/560 = 2520 + 350/560 = 2870/560
5. 2870/560 simplified gives 41/8
6. So, 63/14 + 50/80 = 41/8
   In mixed form: 51/8

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