Add 63/6 and 5/80, Solve 10 3/6 + 5/80 as a fraction

Add 63/6 and 5/80

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 5/80

63/6 + 5/80 is 169/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
63/6 = 63 × 40/6 × 40 = 2520/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
Add the two like fractions:
2520/240 + 15/240 = 2520 + 15/240 = 2535/240
2535/240 simplified gives 169/16
So, 63/6 + 5/80 = 169/16
In mixed form: 109/16

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