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Add 8/63 and 98/80

1st number: 8/63, 2nd number: 1 18/80

8/63 + 98/80 is 3407/2520.

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,
    8/63 = 8 × 80/63 × 80 = 640/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    98/80 = 98 × 63/80 × 63 = 6174/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/5040 + 6174/5040 = 640 + 6174/5040 = 6814/5040
  5. 6814/5040 simplified gives 3407/2520
  6. So, 8/63 + 98/80 = 3407/2520
    In mixed form: 1887/2520

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