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Add 96/6 and 63/80

1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 63/80

96/6 + 63/80 is 1343/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    96/6 = 96 × 40/6 × 40 = 3840/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/240 + 189/240 = 3840 + 189/240 = 4029/240
  5. 4029/240 simplified gives 1343/80
  6. So, 96/6 + 63/80 = 1343/80
    In mixed form: 1663/80

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