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Add 63/7 and 14/80

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 14/80

63/7 + 14/80 is 367/40.

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,
    14/80 = 14 × 7/80 × 7 = 98/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/560 + 98/560 = 5040 + 98/560 = 5138/560
  5. 5138/560 simplified gives 367/40
  6. So, 63/7 + 14/80 = 367/40
    In mixed form: 97/40

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