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Add 1/63 and 60/80

1/63 + 60/80 is 193/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    1/63 = 1 × 80/63 × 80 = 80/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    60/80 = 60 × 63/80 × 63 = 3780/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/5040 + 3780/5040 = 80 + 3780/5040 = 3860/5040
  5. 3860/5040 simplified gives 193/252
  6. So, 1/63 + 60/80 = 193/252

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