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Add 63/7 and 12/80

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 12/80

63/7 + 12/80 is 183/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    63/7 = 63 × 80/7 × 80 = 5040/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/560 + 84/560 = 5040 + 84/560 = 5124/560
  5. 5124/560 simplified gives 183/20
  6. So, 63/7 + 12/80 = 183/20
    In mixed form: 93/20

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