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Add 63/7 and 2/80

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

63/7 + 2/80 is 361/40.

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,
    2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/560 + 14/560 = 5040 + 14/560 = 5054/560
  5. 5054/560 simplified gives 361/40
  6. So, 63/7 + 2/80 = 361/40
    In mixed form: 91/40

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