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Add 80/63 and 45/40

1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 1 5/40

80/63 + 45/40 is 1207/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    80/63 = 80 × 40/63 × 40 = 3200/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    45/40 = 45 × 63/40 × 63 = 2835/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/2520 + 2835/2520 = 3200 + 2835/2520 = 6035/2520
  5. 6035/2520 simplified gives 1207/504
  6. So, 80/63 + 45/40 = 1207/504
    In mixed form: 2199/504

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