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Add 63/80 and 40/49

63/80 + 40/49 is 6287/3920.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    63/80 = 63 × 49/80 × 49 = 3087/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    40/49 = 40 × 80/49 × 80 = 3200/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/3920 + 3200/3920 = 3087 + 3200/3920 = 6287/3920
  5. So, 63/80 + 40/49 = 6287/3920
    In mixed form: 12367/3920

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