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Add 8/63 and 10/75

8/63 + 10/75 is 82/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    8/63 = 8 × 25/63 × 25 = 200/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
    10/75 = 10 × 21/75 × 21 = 210/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/1575 + 210/1575 = 200 + 210/1575 = 410/1575
  5. 410/1575 simplified gives 82/315
  6. So, 8/63 + 10/75 = 82/315

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