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Add 63/28 and 12/80

1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 12/80

63/28 + 12/80 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    63/28 = 63 × 20/28 × 20 = 1260/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/560 + 84/560 = 1260 + 84/560 = 1344/560
  5. 1344/560 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 63/28 + 12/80 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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