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Add 80/8 and 3/63

1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 3/63

80/8 + 3/63 is 211/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    80/8 = 80 × 63/8 × 63 = 5040/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/504 + 24/504 = 5040 + 24/504 = 5064/504
  5. 5064/504 simplified gives 211/21
  6. So, 80/8 + 3/63 = 211/21
    In mixed form: 101/21

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