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Add 75/63 and 35/80

1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 35/80

75/63 + 35/80 is 547/336.

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,
    75/63 = 75 × 80/63 × 80 = 6000/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    35/80 = 35 × 63/80 × 63 = 2205/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6000/5040 + 2205/5040 = 6000 + 2205/5040 = 8205/5040
  5. 8205/5040 simplified gives 547/336
  6. So, 75/63 + 35/80 = 547/336
    In mixed form: 1211/336

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