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Add 80/25 and 12/63

1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 12/63

80/25 + 12/63 is 356/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    80/25 = 80 × 63/25 × 63 = 5040/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    12/63 = 12 × 25/63 × 25 = 300/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/1575 + 300/1575 = 5040 + 300/1575 = 5340/1575
  5. 5340/1575 simplified gives 356/105
  6. So, 80/25 + 12/63 = 356/105
    In mixed form: 341/105

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