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Add 80/63 and 25/15

1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 1 10/15

80/63 + 25/15 is 185/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 15 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    80/63 = 80 × 5/63 × 5 = 400/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    25/15 = 25 × 21/15 × 21 = 525/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/315 + 525/315 = 400 + 525/315 = 925/315
  5. 925/315 simplified gives 185/63
  6. So, 80/63 + 25/15 = 185/63
    In mixed form: 259/63

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