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Add 80/20 and 35/63

1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 35/63

80/20 + 35/63 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    80/20 = 80 × 63/20 × 63 = 5040/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    35/63 = 35 × 20/63 × 20 = 700/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/1260 + 700/1260 = 5040 + 700/1260 = 5740/1260
  5. 5740/1260 simplified gives 41/9
  6. So, 80/20 + 35/63 = 41/9
    In mixed form: 45/9

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