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Add 75/80 and 8/63

75/80 + 8/63 is 1073/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    75/80 = 75 × 63/80 × 63 = 4725/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    8/63 = 8 × 80/63 × 80 = 640/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4725/5040 + 640/5040 = 4725 + 640/5040 = 5365/5040
  5. 5365/5040 simplified gives 1073/1008
  6. So, 75/80 + 8/63 = 1073/1008
    In mixed form: 165/1008

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