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Add 63/8 and 80/35

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

63/8 + 80/35 is 569/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   63/8 = 63 × 35/8 × 35 = 2205/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   80/35 = 80 × 8/35 × 8 = 640/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/280 + 640/280 = 2205 + 640/280 = 2845/280
5. 2845/280 simplified gives 569/56
6. So, 63/8 + 80/35 = 569/56
   In mixed form: 109/56

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