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Add 63/9 and 5/8

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 5/8

63/9 + 5/8 is 61/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    63/9 = 63 × 8/9 × 8 = 504/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    5/8 = 5 × 9/8 × 9 = 45/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/72 + 45/72 = 504 + 45/72 = 549/72
  5. 549/72 simplified gives 61/8
  6. So, 63/9 + 5/8 = 61/8
    In mixed form: 75/8

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