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Add 80/63 and 8/48

1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 8/48

80/63 + 8/48 is 181/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    80/63 = 80 × 16/63 × 16 = 1280/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    8/48 = 8 × 21/48 × 21 = 168/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/1008 + 168/1008 = 1280 + 168/1008 = 1448/1008
  5. 1448/1008 simplified gives 181/126
  6. So, 80/63 + 8/48 = 181/126
    In mixed form: 155/126

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