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Add 70/63 and 28/80

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 28/80

70/63 + 28/80 is 263/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    70/63 = 70 × 80/63 × 80 = 5600/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    28/80 = 28 × 63/80 × 63 = 1764/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5600/5040 + 1764/5040 = 5600 + 1764/5040 = 7364/5040
  5. 7364/5040 simplified gives 263/180
  6. So, 70/63 + 28/80 = 263/180
    In mixed form: 183/180

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