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Add 63/40 and 16/80

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 16/80

63/40 + 16/80 is 71/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   63/40 = 63 × 2/40 × 2 = 126/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   16/80 = 16 × 1/80 × 1 = 16/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/80 + 16/80 = 126 + 16/80 = 142/80
5. 142/80 simplified gives 71/40
6. So, 63/40 + 16/80 = 71/40
   In mixed form: 131/40

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