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Add 80/4 and 56/63

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 56/63

80/4 + 56/63 is 188/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    80/4 = 80 × 63/4 × 63 = 5040/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/252 + 224/252 = 5040 + 224/252 = 5264/252
  5. 5264/252 simplified gives 188/9
  6. So, 80/4 + 56/63 = 188/9
    In mixed form: 208/9

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