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Add 80/75 and 36/63

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 36/63

80/75 + 36/63 is 172/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
    80/75 = 80 × 21/75 × 21 = 1680/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    36/63 = 36 × 25/63 × 25 = 900/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/1575 + 900/1575 = 1680 + 900/1575 = 2580/1575
  5. 2580/1575 simplified gives 172/105
  6. So, 80/75 + 36/63 = 172/105
    In mixed form: 167/105

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