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Add 8/5 and 5/63

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 5/63

8/5 + 5/63 is 529/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    8/5 = 8 × 63/5 × 63 = 504/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/315 + 25/315 = 504 + 25/315 = 529/315
  5. So, 8/5 + 5/63 = 529/315
    In mixed form: 1214/315

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