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Add 63/35 and 48/80

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 48/80

63/35 + 48/80 is 12/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   63/35 = 63 × 16/35 × 16 = 1008/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/560 + 336/560 = 1008 + 336/560 = 1344/560
5. 1344/560 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 63/35 + 48/80 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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